Directed by oliver schmitz mapantsula, the film stars lerato mvelase home affairs, harriet manamela hotel. She is a south african actress and television presenter. Khomotso manyaka, keaobaka makanyane, lerato mvelase, tinah mnumzana, harriet manamela, oliver schmitz, oliver stoltz, oliver stolz, dreamer joint venture filmproduction. Actress and singer lerato mvelase has revealed that she first resisted her calling as a traditional healer because she thought it was dark and evil. Chandas father is gone, her stepfather, jonah aubrey poolo, is an irresponsible alcoholic, and her mother, lillian lerato mvelase, has been physically and emotionally devastated. Life, above all traces the tribulations of a 12yearold overburdened with. Siyabonga radebe and lerato mvelase are bae goals theres nothing like being in a relationship with someone who shares the same passion for your craft just as much as you do. A child tries to hold her family together against prejudice, disease, and ignorance in this drama from south africa. Lerato allegedly dumped the former saints and sinners star. Oliver schmitz harriet manamela, khomotso manyaka, may 18, 2010 cannes, france actresses lerato mvelase r, khomotso manyaka and harriet manamela l at the life above all photocall at cannes film festival 2010. It takes place entirely within a south african township near johannesburg, one with modest prosperity and welltended homes. Lerato attended sacred heart college and later received her degree in drama at wits university in 2002. Siyabonga radebe and lerato mvelase are bae goals zalebs. Actress lerato mvelase takes on house music with new song.
Oliver schmitz khomotso manyaka, lerato mvelase may 18, 2010 cannes, france actresses lerato mvelase r, khomotso manyaka and harriet manamela l at the life above all photocall at cannes film festival 2010. Executive produced by helge sasse, other producers include oliver stoltz, greig buckle, dan schlanger and thomas reisser. Life, above all focuses most of all on the intimate moments that fall victim as friends and loved ones stab each other in the back in public while apologizing in private. Lerato is the second actress we know who has become a sangoma. According to sunday sun sources, lerato was tired of fighting with the.
Chanda khomotso manyaka looks after her dying mother lillian lerato mvelase in the south african drama life, above all. Free university of richmond international film series. A 12yearold girl khomotso manyaka fights prejudice when her family is ostracized by a south african community. Lerato is known for her role as katlego in home affairs. Life, above all is a dramatic film that was written by dennis foon and allan stratton, based upon his book. She also starred as princess, a responsible, intelligent, attractive, ambitious, somewhat obsessive compulsive security guard, in the. Speaking to tshisalive lerato explained that although her. Rent life, above all 2010 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Directed by oliver schmitz, the film features khomotso manyaka as. Intersexions tv lerato mvelase our lives intersect in. Released july 15th, 2011, life, above all stars khomotso manyaka, keaobaka makanyane, lerato mvelase, harriet lenabe the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 42 min, and received a score of. It wasnt too far along into the film life, above all, adapted from a book called chandas secrets by allan stratton, that i was reminded of winters bone, a superb indie adapted from the eponymous novel, which also takes on some of the bleakest subject matter imaginable, but leaves you with a sense of awe in the end.
Life, above all 2011 stream and watch online moviefone. Sowetoborn lerato mvelases dedication and passion for the entertainment industry permeates in all she does. And so it goes that the response to aids begins where any proper response to a catastrophe must at home. Rumour has it that tv star and comedian siyabonga radebe and his equally famous baby mama, lerato mvelase, have reached a dead end.
Life above all 2010 download farsi subtitle life above all 2010. Sensing that the gossip stems from prejudice and superstition, chanda leaves home and school in search of her mother and the. Life, above all is a emotional and universal drama about a young girl stunningly performed by firsttimeactress khomotso manyaka who fights the fear and shame that have poisoned her community. A touching motherdaughter relationship that reflects the modern south africa. Just after the death of her newlyborn baby sister, chanda, 12 years old, learns of a rumor that spreads like wildfire through her small, dustridden village near johannesburg. Lerato was romantically linked to actor and comedian siyabonga radebe, but lately there are claims they are no longer an item. It destroys her family and forces her mother to flee. Life, above all khomotso manyaka keaobaka makanyane lerato mvelase 2011 a 12yearold girl khomotso manyaka fights prejudice when her family is ostracized by a south african community. Acting couple, lerato mvelase and siya radebe who were rumored to have broken up in 2015 seem to be doing more than just ok. A young teenager stands up to her community when they chastise her mother for falling ill. Watch life, above all starring khomotso manyaka in this drama on directv. Oliver schmitzs life, above all earns the tears it inspires. Mvelases my biologolical surname my mom was adopted by moloisane so i went back to my moms biological surname. Life, above all selected for oscars gauteng film commission.
Johannesburg rumours are swirling that lerato mvelase and siyabonga radebe have reached a dead end in their relationship. Life, above all traces the tribulations of a 12yearold overburdened with responsibilities in a south africa racked with aids. Khomotso manyaka, keaobaka makanyane, lerato mvelase, tinah mnumzana, harriet. Life, above all by oliver schmitz khomotso manyaka. Almost a third of women aged 2529 years, and more than a quarter of men aged 3034 years live with hiv, so there are also vast numbers of children tending to sick mothers and fathers up and down the country. On a deeper level, life, above all explores the war between fearful superstition and. Jigsaw puzzles for all ages download our free nook app escape into a good book things to. She also starred as princess, a responsible, intelligent, attractive, ambitious, somewhat obsessive compulsive security guard, in the sabc2 sitcom home sweet home, in 2011. Chandas father is gone, her stepfather, jonah aubrey poolo, is an irresponsible alcoholic, and her mother, lillian lerato mvelase, has been. If no channel is shown there may be no upcoming episodes of movie. Lerato mvelase mzansi celebrity sangoma the edge search. Hussein who said no film full movies download, full. Lerato mvelase, in their dark, shabby home in a township.
Although not a sangoma, former skwatta kamp member bozza is now a prophet who went through a rite of passage for a year at the all nations apostolic church in. Lerato mvelase and siya radebe working on something special. Actress lerato mvelase is finally ready to introduce mzansi to her music after announcing last year she would be releasing new sounds. Chanda khomotso manyaka is only 12 years old, but shes already been forced to take on many of the responsibilities of an adult in her household. My mom and the sister before her and her older sisters were. Aubrey poolo, is an irresponsible alcoholic, and her mother, lillian lerato mvelase, has been physically and emotionally devastated by aids and the death of her youngest child. Life, above all by oliver schmitz khomotso manyaka, keaobaka. Lerato mvelase, harriet manamela, kgomotso manyaka, keaobaka makanyane, aubrey poolo. No, no, my mom always knew she was adopted i think she was 1516 when she was adopted. Recently, she was part of the sabc2 thriller series thola, which will be back for a second season in april 2016.
It is about deep human emotions evoked by compassion and love. This week, both actors werent shy to express their mutual love and. Life, above all is set in an unknown township and tells a story many people prefer not to talk about. At first i didnt want it, says lerato mvelase on sangoma. Life above all chanda khomotso manyaka is only 12 years old, but shes already been forced to take on many of the responsibilities of an adult in her household. Life introduces us to another brave, young classical heroine, who moves. Rent lerato mvelase movies and tv shows on dvd and bluray. Life, above all 2010 720p brrip mkv 600mb az movie. Life, above all is a emotional and universal drama about a young girl stunningly performed by firsttimeactress khomotso manyaka who. The film is about deep human emotions, evoked with sympathy and love. Did she only find out who her parents were later in life. Rent life, above all 2010 starring khomotso manyaka and keaobaka makanyane on dvd and bluray.
With khomotso manyaka, keaobaka makanyane, harriet lenabe, lerato mvelase. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. South african actress on world best list brand south africa. The film was selected as the south african entry for the best foreign language film at the 83rd academy awards and made the final shortlist announced in january 2011. The film captures the enduring strength of loyalty and a courage powered by the heart. The shame is buried so deeply that it covers everything in sight. The legacy actress, letoya makhene is also sangoma, and once palm read phat joes love life on television. Lerato mvelase celebrity profile check out the latest lerato mvelase photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Life, above all is a 2010 south african drama film directed by oliver schmitz. According to unaids, between 15 and 3 million children have lost one or both parents to south africas aids pandemic. Watch life, above all online stream full movie directv.
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