The Weight of the Gift
Documentry, 2025
FILM PRODUCTION DETAILS
Experimental Festival
AFDA Study Year: Year 3
Genre: Documentry
Running Time: 12
Rating: PG
Viewing Restriction: 13
This documentary is about how the transition from being an ‘ordinary’ individual to being a traditional healer affects their mental health. It tackles how they were before they got the gift, the challenges they go through before and after they've accepted their calling. It shows the importance of how traditional healers are also in need of some sort of help even though they’re tasked with being the help that people need.
CAST
Gogo Dineo Ndlanzi - Sonkondlokazi Thokozile Nandi Mdakane
CREW
Writer - Bongeka Hlatshwayo
Director - Abongwe Mseleku, Nondumiso Tsotsotso, Mosa Mojela
Executive Producer - Nontsikelelo Dube, Koketso Masango
Cinematographer - Tshepang Nkhahle, Tshianeo Mosandiwa
Production Designer - Palesa Maluleke
Costume, Make-up and Styling - Azania Moche
Editor - Caitlyn Simpson
Sound Design - Khanyisile Jaas, Abongile-Amacebisa Zakwe
Visual Effects - Nqobile Vuma
Data Wrangler - Lwandleluhle Silimela, Kwande Nkosi
Colourist/Grader - Lwandleluhle Silimela, Kwande Nkosi
