Rise (2025)
- Country
- Zimbabwe
- Runtime
- 22 min
- Rating
- 10.0 of 10 from 2 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
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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