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Low Spirits

In South Africa, 9% of all teen deaths are by suicide - and this figure is increasing. In the 15 - 24 years old age group, suicide is the second leading - and fastest growing- cause of death. Children as young as 7 years old have committed suicide. Everyday 22 people take their lives. Suicide is on the increase and the question is, why?

  • Motion Billy
    Director
  • Motion Billy
    Writer
  • Sdingo Ngobese
    Writer
  • Motion Billy
    Producer
  • Sdingo Ngobese
    Key Cast
    "Langa "
  • Given Marilela
    Key Cast
    "Vido "
  • Motion Billy
    Director of photography
  • Motion Billy
    Editors
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 56 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 10, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    South Africa
  • Country of Filming:
    South Africa
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • Independent
    Distributor
Director Biography - Motion Billy

Mpendulo Mabindisa aka Motion Billy is a young film and music video director from Khayelitsha, South Africa, who is poised to take over in the industry with his cutting edge visuals. Having worked with industry giants such as Stogie T, Ofentse Mwase and Kwesta to name a few, the proclaimed 'Father of street cinema' releases his third short film titled Low Spirits.

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Director Statement

Forgive us with the sound quality, it's not the best one. We had R0 budget and a vision.