''Elelwani'' is a 2012 South African
drama film
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directed by
Ntshavheni wa Luruli.
It won awards for
Achievement in Production Design and
Best Actress in a Leading Role
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for Masebe at the
9th Africa Movie Academy Awards
The 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards ceremony honouring movies of 2012 was held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on 20 April 2013. The event was hosted by actress and former AMAA winner Ama K. Abebrese and Ayo Makun with many celebrities in attendance. ...
.
It was selected as the South African entry for the
Best Foreign Language Film at the
87th Academy Awards
The 87th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), honored the best films of 2014 and took place on February 22, 2015, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles beginning at 5:30 ...
, but was not nominated.
Cast
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Florence Masebe
Florence Masebe is a South African actress, known locally for her role in the series ''Muvhango''.
She won Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards.
Filmography
* ''Morwalela''
* ''7 d ...
as Elelwani
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Vusi Kunene as Prince Thovele
* Mutodi Neshehe
See also
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References
External links
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2012 films
2012 drama films
Venda-language films
Best Production Design Africa Movie Academy Award winners
South African drama films
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