Through My Eyes
Documentary, 2025
FILM PRODUCTION DETAILS
Experimental Festival
AFDA Study Year: 3
Genre: Documentary
Running Time: 11
Rating: L
Viewing Restriction: 16
Through My Eyes is a human-interest documentary that explores the realities of living with schizophrenia from multiple perspectives: the individual diagnosed with the condition and their closest observers. The film follows Tsebo Mashile, a young South African woman diagnosed with schizophrenia, and her two closest supporters: her mother, Prudence Mashile, and her sister, Thandeka Nkosi. Through intimate storytelling, the documentary unveils the complexities of their relationships as they navigate symptoms such as hallucinations, paranoia, and emotional instability. As Tsebo seeks solace and healing, she finds spiritual refuge in her faith, turning to God as a source of comfort and safety.
CAST
Subject one - Tsebo Mashile
Subject two - Prudence Mashile
Subject three - Thandeka Nkosi
CREW
Writer - Ayana Nkomazana
Director - Tsebo Mashile and Katleho Khalema and Keletso Monama
Executive Producer - Amukele Xaba and Anne Mcsamuel
Cinematographer - Ashleigh Chigwida and Emihle Kutu
Production Designer - Zenande Mankantshu
Costume, Make-up and Styling - Ayola Geca
Editor - Nosipho Dhlangalala and Nhlanhla Dlamini
Sound Design - Nivana Ndimba and Nkazimulo Mkhulise
Composer - Asande Majola
Visual Effects - Thato Sbangwana
Data Wrangler - Ayola Geca
Colourist/Grader - Hloni Kekana
