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Zimbabwe (2008)
Director: Darrell James Roodt
Cast: Kudzai Chimbaira, Farai Veremu, Natasha Gandi, Mildred Chipuriro
Runtime82 min
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Amidst failed harvests and the threat of AIDS, Zimbabweans look for work, preferably in South Africa. But their illegal status and xenophobic whites do not make life any easier in the neighbouring state.
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Zimbabwe (2008), directed by Darrell James Roodt, is a drama that explores the lives of Zimbabweans seeking work in neighboring South Africa amidst challenges like failed harvests and the threat of AIDS. The film's portrayal of the difficult realities faced by these immigrants has been received as a critical look at a complex social issue, though its overall critical and audience reception is not widely documented.
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Directed by Darrell James Roodt in 2008, 'Zimbabwe' offers a poignant and timely exploration of the hardships faced by Zimbabweans seeking work opportunities in neighboring South Africa, where they are met with xenophobic hostility and an unwelcoming environment. This drama delivers a powerful and nuanced perspective on the challenges of illegal immigration, featuring compelling performances from the cast including Kudzai Chimbaira.
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Zimbabwe, officially the Republic of Zimbabwe, is a landlocked country in Southeast Africa, between the Zambezi and Limpopo River, bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia to the north, and Mozambique to the east. The capital and largest city is Harare, and the second largest is Bulawayo.
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