Isihlangu samaQwabe ( Shield of the Qwabe)

Its a cultural historical epic that portrays conflict around succession of who should take the throne. Koliwe the Princess is in labour pains to give birth to a Prince surprisingly she conceives twins. Shinga the king a successful business man who runs a powerful company in the Security industry which he dominates nationally, husband to Koliwe he proposes that one of the twin. There is a conflict between the Old gods and new gods as they want to make a sacrifice of one twin which king Shinga objects. Moses a friend and a rival to the king connives with the king's mistress to poison the king so as the child of the concubine may take the throne. The king demises through cardiovascular failure and in his will he chose Siyabonga.

  • Sicelo Sicelo Mabuza
    Director
  • Tholy Prudence Ndlovu
    Writer
  • Tholy Prudence Ndlovu
    Producer
  • Nhlanhla Bonga Ndlovu
    Key Cast
    "Bonga"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Shield of the Qwabe's
  • Project Type:
    Feature, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Action, Drama
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    April 2, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    10,000,000 USD
  • Country of Filming:
    South Africa
  • Language:
    English, Zulu
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16.9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Cannes Film Festival
    Paris
    France
    April 1, 2023
    Premiere
    n/a
Director - Sicelo Sicelo Mabuza