Bibliograph

Liyana, an Intaba Creative production ; produced in association with Shine Global ; Abramorama presents ; co-executive producer, Abigail E. Disney, Ginin Reticker, John Caulkins ; produced by Amanda Kopp, Aaron Kopp ; directed by Aaron Kopp, Amanda Kopp ; a film by Intaba Creative ; story by Phumlani, Nomcebo, Sibusiso, Mkhuleko, Zweli

Type

Label

Liyana, an Intaba Creative production ; produced in association with Shine Global ; Abramorama presents ; co-executive producer, Abigail E. Disney, Ginin Reticker, John Caulkins ; produced by Amanda Kopp, Aaron Kopp ; directed by Aaron Kopp, Amanda Kopp ; a film by Intaba Creative ; story by Phumlani, Nomcebo, Sibusiso, Mkhuleko, Zweli

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

NR - not rated; recommended for ages 10+ due to thematic material

Main title

Liyana

Oclc number

1120772709

Responsibility statement

an Intaba Creative production ; produced in association with Shine Global ; Abramorama presents ; co-executive producer, Abigail E. Disney, Ginin Reticker, John Caulkins ; produced by Amanda Kopp, Aaron Kopp ; directed by Aaron Kopp, Amanda Kopp ; a film by Intaba Creative ; story by Phumlani, Nomcebo, Sibusiso, Mkhuleko, Zweli

Runtime

Summary

Five children (Phumlani, Nomcebo, Sibusiso, Mkhuleko, Zweli) in Eswatini (f.k.a. Swaziland) dive into their imaginations to create an original African tale about a girl on a dangerous quest, guided by legendary South African storyteller Gcina Mhlophe. Their fictional character, Liyana, is brought to life in innovative animated artwork"LIYANA is a genre-defying documentary that tells the story of five children in the Kingdom of Eswatini who turn past trauma into an original tale about a girl named Liyana who embarks on a perilous quest to save her young twin brothers. The film weaves her animated journey together with poetic documentary scenes to create an inspiring story of perseverance and hope."--Film website

Technique

animation and live action

Classification