By Tafadzwa Chigandiwa
A coalition of four human rights activists organisations; Institute for Young Women Development (IYWD), Just Associates, Zimbabwe Coalition of Debt and Development (ZIMCODD), Southern Africa Parliamentary Support Trust (SAPST) are set to premiere a film series against gender based violence (GBV).
This was confirmed in a joint statement issued by the organisations on Tuesday.
The film titled ‘Ndafunga Kure’ will hit screens at a premiere at Ster Kinekor in Borrowdale, Harare on Friday 26 November.
The 16 episode production is in line with the 16 days of activism against GBV, an international campaign which commences on the 25 November and ends on 10 December 2021.
“The Institute for Young Women Development (IYWD), Just Associates, Zimbabwe Coalition of Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) , Southern Africa Parliamentary Support Trust (SAPST) have come together to use visual arts in Commemoration of 16 Days against Gender based Violence.
“On Friday 26 November 2021, the consortium will host the premiere of the film production, Ndafunga Kure, a short movie series that uses the lens of everyday community to theatrically stage a view point on the issues that affect women and girls. The premiere will be held at Ster Kinekor Borrowdale. Whilst it is strictly by invite due to the jCOVID-19 regulations, the film will be screened on various social media channels,” reads part of the statement.
Adding to their statement, the organisations also revealed actors who star in the GBV based film ‘Ndafunga Kure’.
“The film, a star studded production stars Anthony Tongai, Stewart Sakarombe, Stelhah January, Charles Kamara, Felstus Tizora among other new and established actors. Created by Tirivashe Mundondo, the movie was produced by TBGA – LightImages and was directed by the award-winning Zimbabwean filmmaker Melgin Tafirenyika. The film soundtrack was performed by Kelvin VITO Tapi, the Zvachose maestro of the Chamhembe era who is one third of the contemporary band Trinity”.
Furthermore, the organisation also disclosed the objectives and outcomes of the film as indicated below:
Objective of the film series are to “create awareness among young women, women, men and the society at large about GBV and other forms of violence, its roots and causes, how they have increased during the COVID-19 crisis, to prevent, respond and address GBV and the other increased gender inequalities and advocate – for gender equality as means to prevent any form of GBV.”
