Born Free?

Surrealist Political Drama, 2026

FILM PRODUCTION DETAILS

Experimental Festival
AFDA Study Year: 3rd year.
Genre: Surrealist Political Drama
Running Time: 10
Viewing Restriction: 16

Born Free? examines the true meaning of liberation and what it means to be truly free in a democratic South Africa. This film emphasises the disparity between "political freedom" and "economic freedom." Most importantly, Born Free? is asking, "Was Freedom truly achieved, or is it still an ongoing struggle?"

CREW

Writer - Thatohatsi Ramokaelo
Director - Mlangeni Dlamini
Executive Producer - Mbali Mlotshwa
Associate Producer - Mfundo Zenze
Cinematographer - Sambulo Mncube
Production Designer - Thatohatsi Ramokaelo
Costume, Make-up and Styling - Xyra Mbatha
Editor - Thuli Sithebe
Sound Design - Nqobani Mthombeni
Visual Effects - Greatecute Ngqwarushe
Colourist/Grader - Thandolwethu Radebe

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