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Set against the backdrop of the 1983 Gukurahundi massacres — in which the Zimbabwean army brutally targeted civilians in Matabeleland, killing thousands — the film follows protagonist Chris Nyathi. (Photo supplied)

The ‘weight of heavy logs’: Masculinity and memory in Matabeleland

Filmmaker Nyasha Kadandara opens up about Matabeleland and the emotional journey behind her feature-length debut

Rolland Simpi Motaung

Reely cool: Busi Lethole is the principal protagonist in Epilogue, a film made in just two days as part of the 48 Hour Film Project, which takes place in more than 100 cities around the globe every year.

48 HOUR FILM PROJECT

What did you do this weekend?

I played the lead in a film that took just 48 hours to make as part of an international competition.

Busi Lethole