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Mmino wa Setšo: A Documentary

  • Mahlaga J Molepo
    Director
  • Molepo Traditional Dance
    Producer
  • Manku Molope
    Producer
  • Boramaga Traditional Dance
    Key Cast
  • Mafoloshankwethabeng
    Key Cast
  • Professor Geoff Mapaya
    Key Cast
  • Magala a mohwelere
    Key Cast
  • Mauba Traditional Dance
    Key Cast
  • Mahlaga Molepo
    Writer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Mmino wa Setšo: A Documentary
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    45 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 29, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    150,000 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:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • The Bioscope Independent Cinema
    Johannesburg
    South Africa
    October 23, 2020
    The Bioscope Independent Cinema
Distribution Information
  • DEFT PR
    Sales Agent
    Country: South Africa
    Rights: All Rights, Internet, Video on Demand
Director Biography - Mahlaga J Molepo

Mahlaga Molepo is an artist, cultural activist, entrepreneur, and scholar. He holds a Bachelor of Information Science degree, a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Information Science degree (cum laude) from the University of South Africa and a Master of Information Science degree from the University of Pretoria. He is currently registered for a Doctor of Philosophy in Information Science at the University of South Africa. Mahlaga has more than 7 years’ experience working in various librarian roles at the University of South Africa and Tshwane University of Technology. He currently works as an Information Librarian at the University of the Free State.

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Director Statement

Mmino wa setšo comprises two broad categories, the secular one dinaka in which everyone can participate regardless of religion, social standing or age. This although encompasses some form of spirituality is seen largely as a celebratory form of mmino. The non-secular category(also known as malopo) is the sacred preserve of spiritually gifted healers and diviners. It is a form of prayer and meditation which though similar with dinaka in the use of cowhide drums, is more intense and often sees participants transported into energetic trances.