Bibliograph

This is not a burial, it's a resurrection, Urucu, Artscope - a Memento Films International Label and La Biennale de Venezia present ; written and directed by Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese ; produced by Cait Pansegrouw, Elias Ribeiro

Type

Label

This is not a burial, it's a resurrection, Urucu, Artscope - a Memento Films International Label and La Biennale de Venezia present ; written and directed by Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese ; produced by Cait Pansegrouw, Elias Ribeiro

Language

sot

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

This is not a burial, it's a resurrection

Oclc number

1298604726

Responsibility statement

Urucu, Artscope - a Memento Films International Label and La Biennale de Venezia present ; written and directed by Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese ; produced by Cait Pansegrouw, Elias Ribeiro

Runtime

117

Summary

2020 Sundance Winner: World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Visionary Filmmaking, 2019 Venice Film Festival, MUBI selection. In the mountains of Lesotho, an 80-year-old widow named Mantoa eagerly awaits her son's return from working in the South African mines, only to learn of his demise instead. Yearning for her death after the loss of her last remaining family member, she puts her affairs in order and makes arrangements to be buried in the local cemetery. Her careful plans are abruptly upset by the news that provincial officials intend to resettle the village, flood the entire area, and build a dam for a reservoir. Mantoa resolves herself to defend the spiritual heritage of the community

Technique

live action

Classification