Amongst the pythonic mountains of landlocked Lesotho, an 80 year old widow winds up her earthly affairs, makes arrangements for her burial and prepares to die.

But when her village is threatened with forced resettlement due to the construction of a reservoir, she finds a new will to live and ignites a collective spirit of defiance within her community.

In the final dramatic moments of her life, Mantoa’s legend is forged and made eternal.

written and directed by

Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese

Starring

Mary Twala Mhlongo, Jerry Mofokeng Wa Maketha

released

2020

awards

Sundance 2020
Special Jury Prize for Visionary Filmmaking

Portland International Film Festival 2020
Future/Future Grand Prize

MOOOV International Film Festival 2020
Canvas Jury Prize for Best Film

Taipei International Film Festival 2020
Grand Jury Prize

Hong Kong International Film Festival 2020
Firebird Award Winner of Young Cinema Competition (World)
Best Actress
FIPRESCI Prize

Santiago International Film Festival 2020

Best Director

Special Mention for Acting

Durban International Film Festival 2020

Best Director

Best Actress

Special Mention for Artistic Bravery

Athens International Film Festival 2020

Golden Athena Award

Europa Film Festivals Award

Reykjavík International Film Festival 2020

Golden Puffin

Haifa International Film Festival 2020

Carmel Competition Winner

CinemAfrica 2020

Best Narrative Film

Hamptons International Film Festival 2020

Narrative Competition Winner

Festival du Nouveau Cinema 2020

Best Interpretation Award to Mary Twala Mhlongo

La Roche-sur-Yon International Film Festival 2020

Nouvelles Vagues Acuitis Award Winner

Montclair Film Festival 2020

Jury Prize for Cinematography