Rise (2025)
- Directed by
- Jessica J. Rowlands
- Genre
- drama
- Country
- Zimbabwe
- Runtime
- 22 min
- Rating
- 10.0 of 10 from 2 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A young boy faces difficult circumstances as he looks for safety and hope in a dangerous place.
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What happens
Rise is a Zimbabwean 2025 short film written and directed by Jessica J. Rowlands and produced by Joe Njagu. Starring Tongayi Chirisa and Sikhanyiso Ngwenya, the film follows a young boy navigating hardship and seeking safety and hope in a hostile environment. It is the first Zimbabwean film to screen at the Tribeca Festival, and was eligible for Oscar consideration for the 2026 Academy Awards. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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