South Africa / 2019 / 9mins / Drama / English

Inspired by the director’s own experience, Mthunzi is the story of a young man who, on his way home from the store, notices a woman having seizures in her driveway. When her niece asks Mthunzi to help bring her aunt inside, the complex social fabric of South Africa is felt as his act of kindness is met with tension.

Tebogo Malebogo

Born in the United Kingdom and raised in Canada, Kenya, and South Africa, Tebogo Malebogo is a writer, director and producer currently based in New York. The son of a diplomat, his itinerant childhood exposed him to myriad cultures which inform his work today. Tebogo is interested in exploring what it means to be a first generation African born abroad, and characters who wrestle with a need to belong. He is currently developing his first feature film and entering pre-production on another short film. Learn More