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Stillborn

  • 20172017
  • 24m
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6.4/10
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Mandisa Nduna in Stillborn (2017)
ShortSci-Fi
In a world where simulated reality is the mainstay of a dystopian population, a disaffected layman named Nobomi SX1 embarks on a perilous mission to free herself from the chains of her vapid... Read allIn a world where simulated reality is the mainstay of a dystopian population, a disaffected layman named Nobomi SX1 embarks on a perilous mission to free herself from the chains of her vapid existence by attempting to enter an exclusive virtual reality game with the intention of ... Read allIn a world where simulated reality is the mainstay of a dystopian population, a disaffected layman named Nobomi SX1 embarks on a perilous mission to free herself from the chains of her vapid existence by attempting to enter an exclusive virtual reality game with the intention of never returning.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
12
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    • Jahmil X.T. Qubeka
    • Jahmil X.T. Qubeka
  • Stars
    • Mothusi Magano
    • Anele Matoti
    • Mandisa Nduna
    • Jahmil X.T. Qubeka
    • Jahmil X.T. Qubeka
  • Stars
    • Mothusi Magano
    • Anele Matoti
    • Mandisa Nduna
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    Jahmil X.T. Qubeka and Layla Swart in Stillborn (2017)
    Mandisa Nduna in Stillborn (2017)
    Stillborn (2017)
    Mothusi Magano and Mandisa Nduna in Stillborn (2017)

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    Mothusi Magano
    Mothusi Magano
    • Melumzi JX2
    Anele Matoti
    Anele Matoti
    • Young Father
    Mandisa Nduna
    • Nobomi SX1
    Khulu Skenjana
    • Ngqhundululu the Hacker
    Chuma Sopotela
    • Young Mother
    Faniswa Yisa
    • Mother
      • Jahmil X.T. Qubeka
      • Jahmil X.T. Qubeka
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    • Trivia
      This film was commissioned as part of anthology film made by 5 directors each representing a BRICS country. Produced by Jia Zhang-ke this anthology film opened the 2017 BRICS international film festival in Chengdu, China. The full anthology film is called "Where has the Time Gone."

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    8/10
    Rooted In Culture
    Imagine the Matrix but rooted in culture. An amazing performance by Mandisa Nduna and always a well written and directed film by renowned filmmaker Jahmil X. T. Qubeka. I highly recommand this short film which is currently (19 February 21) straming on Netflix.
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    • Feb 19, 2022

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      • June 2017 (China)
      • China
      • South Africa
      • Xhosa
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      • Huanxi Media Group
      • Xstream Pictures
      • Yellowbone Entertainment
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    • 24 minutes
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      • Dolby Digital

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