A great number of African movies that were made in 2019 were highly pitched and they pulled some likes. However, our hearts beat for those African movies that shared more profound details of life. We were not just entertained but we were left with points to reflect. These are some of the best African movies of 2019.
‘Kandasamys: The Wedding’ – South Africa
‘Kandansamy: The Wedding’ is a South African movie set around Indian weddings. The movies had a prequel, ‘Keeping up with the Kandansamys’ which was a hit in South Africa in 2017. ‘Kandansamy: The Wedding’ is highly rated by critics and is named one of the best African movies of 2019 on Wikipedia.
‘Knuckle City’ – South Africa
Set in a small South African town, Mdantsane. Nyakama, the film’s main character hopes to find a better life on the boxing platform of the town. ‘Knuckle City’ is selected as the South African entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards.
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‘Redemption (Resgate)’, Short Film – Mozambique
‘Redemption (Resgate)’ spotlight the politics and war in Mozambique. A French fellow, a German lady and an ex-con share tales that intricately sums up the movie.
‘Khartoum Offside’, Documentary – Sudan
Sudan’s Islamic Military government places a ban against women in football. However, there are some who do not accept it and are determined to defy it.
‘The Ellen Pakkies Story’ – South Africa
What is the justification of a woman who murders her own son for his addiction? A failed system? Hardship and abuse have outlived her and one day she decides it was time to end it. Does killing her 20 years old son change the vicious cycle in the community?
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