Experiencing Interruptions?

Broken

Set in a South African township - a girl discovers she is pregnant and finds it difficult to tell her alcoholic mother. When she meets a boy who cares about her, she finds the strength to speak up.

  • Tabiso Desemela
    Director
  • Tabiso Desemela
    Writer
  • Lusanda Mangqangwana
    Producer
  • Julio Gous
    Cinematographer
  • Katie Taylor
    Executive Producer
    Spider-man 3, The Descendants, A Thousand Words, The Unborn, The House Bunny
  • Lerato Matee
    Key Cast
  • Lorenzo DeWee
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 37 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 30, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    25 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    South Africa
  • Country of Filming:
    South Africa
  • Language:
    English, Xhosa
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Film School Africa College
  • Miami 4 Change
    Miami
    United States
    July 23, 2021
    Rising Filmmaker Award Winner
  • UMgungundlovu FILM Festival
    Pietermaritzburg
    South Africa
    Best First-Time Filmmaker nominee
  • International African Film Festival Argentina

    Argentina
    South America
    Official Selection
  • Garden Route International Film Festival
    Knysna
    South Africa
    Finalist
Director Biography - Tabiso Desemela

Now a 3rd year students at Film School Africa College - Tabiso majored in editing. He grew up in PE and is passionate about telling South African stories. This film was shot during his 2nd year.

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