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Nothing for Mahala

  • 2013
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
387
YOUR RATING
Nothing for Mahala (2013)
Comedy

This movie is a sophisticated, illuminating and life-affirming human comedy about growing old gracefully, staying true to yourself as a human being and keeping promises.This movie is a sophisticated, illuminating and life-affirming human comedy about growing old gracefully, staying true to yourself as a human being and keeping promises.This movie is a sophisticated, illuminating and life-affirming human comedy about growing old gracefully, staying true to yourself as a human being and keeping promises.

  • Director
    • Rolie Nikiwe
  • Writers
    • Darrel Bristow-Bovey
    • Michelle Rowe
  • Stars
    • Thapelo Mokoena
    • Marius Weyers
    • Mmabatho Montsho
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    387
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rolie Nikiwe
    • Writers
      • Darrel Bristow-Bovey
      • Michelle Rowe
    • Stars
      • Thapelo Mokoena
      • Marius Weyers
      • Mmabatho Montsho
    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Thapelo Mokoena
    • Axe Gumede
    Marius Weyers
    Marius Weyers
    • Hendrik Botha
    Mmabatho Montsho
    • Reneilwe Motene
    Jamie Bartlett
    Jamie Bartlett
    • Mike Harris
    Shoki Mokgapa
    • Pule
    Kenneth Nkosi
    • Godfrey Molefe
    Warren Masemola
    • Dog
    Casper de Vries
    Casper de Vries
    • Diski
    Annabel Linder
    • Violet
    David Sherwood
    David Sherwood
    • Cornelius
    Frances Ndlazilwana
    • Mama Keke
    Dorothy Masuka
    • Dina
    • (as Dorothy Masuku)
    June van Merch
    • Flora
    Dirk Vermeulen
    • Axe's lawyer
    Lillian Dube
    Lillian Dube
    • Gogo
    John Whiteley
    • Magistrate
    Hamilton Dlamini
    • Foreman
    Krijay Govender
    • Gloria
    • Director
      • Rolie Nikiwe
    • Writers
      • Darrel Bristow-Bovey
      • Michelle Rowe
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    10impactacademy

    "Nothing for Mahala: A Sophisticated and Life-Affirming Human Comedy About Growing Old Gracefully"

    "Nothing for Mahala" is a 2013 South African movie directed by Rolie Nikiwe. The movie tells the story of Axe Gumede, an up-and-coming property agent who is determined to make his mark, one Randela and flashy car at a time. When his lavish lifestyle lands him in trouble, he is forced to confront his past and the people he has hurt along the way.

    The movie is a sophisticated and illuminating human comedy about growing old gracefully, staying true to yourself as a human being, and keeping promises. The pace of the movie is slow, but it gives the plot and the audience enough time to fully realize the implications of the eventual revelations. The cinematography is stunning, and the performances by the cast are exceptional. Thapelo Mokoena delivers a nuanced and complex performance that captures the character's inner turmoil and transformation.

    Overall, "Nothing for Mahala" is a must-see film that will leave you moved and inspired. It is a masterpiece that deserves to be seen and appreciated by all.
    10mapetjarethabile

    Sophisticated movie of a disapproval of a parent

    Nothing for mahala its nice south african comedy where a father denies his child to get chance of being a comedian. Axe finds himself in trouble with the law and gets sentenced to community service to an old age home where he meets an old comic funny old man and culture hits hard and giving a life lesson. This film was film in 2013 having the likes of Thapelo Mokoena , Lillian Dube and thee interesting actor Jamie Bartlett. This is an award winning of multimedia NGO heartlinesvand quizzical pictures bring nothing for mahala film. Ace being on debts made him to make peace and grow warmth towards old grumpy old man.

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    • Release date
      • October 4, 2013 (South Africa)
    • Country of origin
      • South Africa
    • Languages
      • English
      • Afrikaans
    • Filming locations
      • Johannesburg, South Africa
    • Production company
      • Quizzical Pictures
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      • ZAR 10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $235,337
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      1 hour 33 minutes
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