AFRICAN WARRIOR QUEENS

Cannes Docs

SUNDAY 19 MAY 2019
10:00 1h30

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Doc Corner Screening Room

AFRICAN WARRIOR QUEENS

Category: South African Showcase

Directed by: Mary-Ann MANDISHONA

Produced by: Layla SWART, Jacintha DE NOBREGA (Matriarch Films)

Country of production: South Africa

Original title: Mambo Kazi

Completed in: January 2020

Main contact: Mary-Ann MANDISHONA - mandishona2002@yahoo.com

African Warrior Queens is an 80min feature length docu-drama celebrating and profiling eight powerful Matriarchs who defied the status quo and founded the greatest dynasties. We view how each Queen’s uncompromising personality set the tone for transformative revolution. Exploring each Queen’s personal journey, including their romantic entanglements and battles against forces of colonization and male dominated oppression.