Isifungo (13:30) - Cinema 1 - 16V

Isifungo

Nandi arrives at a secluded women’s commune hoping to find safety, belonging and a chance to start a new life. At first, the commune appears peaceful, with ceremonies, sisterhood and teachings led by its charismatic leader, Hlengiwe. However, Nandi soon notices disturbing changes among the women, including girls disappearing and former members being forgotten.

After receiving a notebook from Mbali, a missing girl, Nandi discovers that the commune’s pills cause memory loss and physical withdrawal symptoms. Her suspicions grow when she secretly witnesses Hlengiwe and the Zaneles performing a ritual in which Mbali is sacrificed for refusing to take the pills. Determined to expose the truth, Nandi confronts Hlengiwe in front of the other women, but she is captured and subjected to the same ritual.

One week later, the surviving women begin reclaiming the identities the commune tried to erase. They write their real names, including Nandi and Mbali, across the walls in red paint. Even one of the Zaneles joins them, leaving behind a final reminder that their identities and memories cannot be completely erased.

Saturday, 21 November 2026 · 13:30 · Cinema 1 · Age rating: 16V

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