Zimbabwe's economy has collapsed with hyperinflation forcing many to depend on remittances from family members abroad. MaMlilo's children Frank, Miles and Portia are obliged to send remittances home while her last daughter remaining seeks a chance to also migrate - all this has an impact on the family dynamic as they work to remain connected.
Title: Transactions
Year : 2022
Runtime: 52 minutes
Countries of production : Zimbabwe, South Africa
Languages : Ndebele, English
Written and
directed by
Rumbi Katedza
Produced by
Siza Mukwedini (MAI JAI FILMS),
Don Edkins (STEPS),
Tiny Mungwe (STEPS)
Cinematography
Ngoni Nyembe, Rafick Affejee
Editing
Ronet van der Walt
Sound
Vusa Moyo,
Maccoh Pingiriasi,
Rumbi Katedza,
Derek Bruce,
Siza Mukwedini
Original music
Vusa Mkhaya
Supported by
Deutsche Welle Akademie,
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
, Robert Bosch Foundation,
Bertha Foundation
International Sales and Distribution
STEPS (South Africa)
Festival & Awards selection
- Encounters South African International Documentary Festival 2022 (World Premiere)
- Zimbabwe International Film Festival 2022 (Zimbabwean Premiere)
Fuente / Fontes / Our Source / Quelle / Nos Sources (MAIS INFORMAÇÕES / READ MORE / PLUS D'INFOS) :
- Africiné Magazine (Dakar)
- www.generationafrica.co.za/films/transactions/
Updated by Mouhamadou SALL, Thierno DIA, 16 May 2025
Exilée, une fratrie soutient financièrement sa famille restée au Zimbabwe. Une plongée intime dans la condition des migrants, précarisés dans leur pays d'accueil mais bouées de sauvetage pour leurs proches.