MUSICIAN Bongeziwe Mabandla has released a cinematic film for Umntwana Ongaphakathi (The Child Inside).
Bongeziwe showcases his versatility as a musician and actor with the cinematic film.
He told Daily Sun that the film is a tale of self-discovery and healing, recording the journey of the lead character, Khumbula, played by himself.
“Set within the raw confines of a derelict home and a murky tavern, our narrative unearths the tumultuous relationship between Khumbula and the tangible representation of his inner child,” he said.
The narrative emerged in Bongeziwe's haunting track Soze taken from his latest album amaXesha.
Bongeziwe’s character in the cinematic film grapples with his relentless past and inner child.
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“Their bond conveyed through the raw embodiment of pain, showcases an emotional mirroring between Khumbula and his younger self. Their dance of conflict and reconciliation takes us through their shared darkest recesses, ultimately leading to a cathartic confrontation that serves as a painful reckoning,” Bongeziwe said.
He said this collaboration was a journey spanning several months, a commitment by him, being the writer and director Zee Ntuli, and their team to realise this emotionally resonant narrative.
“The process required a personal introspection from everyone involved, culminating in a film that is emotively raw and brimming with intricate technicality. This depth of feeling is enhanced by the technical facets of filmmaking, emphasising symbolism and emotional impact,” he said.
