Life, above all
- Original title
- Life, above all
- Year
- 2010
- Running time
- 105 min.
- Country
South Africa
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Dennis Foon. Novel: Allan Stratton
- Cast
- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Co-production South Africa-Germany;
- Genre
- Drama | Social Drama
- Synopsis
- "Life, Above All" is a emotional and universal drama about a young girl (stunningly performed by first-time-actress Khomotso Manyaka) who fights the fear and shame that have poisoned her community. The film captures the enduring strength of loyalty and a courage powered by the heart. Directed by South African filmmaker Oliver Schmitz ("Mapantsula", "Paris, je t'aime"), it is based on the international award winning novel "Chanda's Secrets" by Allan Stratton.
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- Awards
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2010: National Board of Review: Top Five Foreign Films2010: Cannes Film Festival: François Chalais Award. Nominated for Un Certain Regard Award2012: NAACP Image Awards: nominated to Outstanding International Motion Picture.
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