''Elelwani'' is a 2012 South African
drama film
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directed by
Ntshavheni wa Luruli.
It won awards for
Achievement in Production Design and
Best Actress in a Leading Role
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for Masebe at the
9th Africa Movie Academy Awards
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.
It was selected as the South African entry for the
Best Foreign Language Film
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at the
87th Academy Awards
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, but was not nominated.
Cast
*
Florence Masebe as Elelwani
*
Vusi Kunene
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as King Thovhele
* Ashifashabba Muleya as Vele
* Sammy Moeti as Madzwara
* Samson Ramabulana as Father
* Salome Mutshinya as Mother
* Prudence Msipha as Rendani
* Elsie Rasalanavho as Makhadzi
* Mutodi Neshehe as King Ratshihule
See also
*
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List of South African submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
References
External links
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2012 films
2012 drama films
Venda-language films
Best Production Design Africa Movie Academy Award winners
South African drama films
Films scored by Chris Letcher
2010s South African films
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