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Let Them Be Seen

Nolitha Refilwe Mkulisi

Nolitha Refilwe Mkulisi’s debut feature – a tender love letter to Tapoleng, her hometown in South Africa – offers an intimate evocation of a community in transition.
Runtime
75 min
Country
South Africa-Germany
Language
Xhosa, Sesotho, English
Year
2026
More information
Official film page

Screenings

Once centred around Christianity, with the church serving as a sanctuary during apartheid, Tapoleng now finds itself negotiating shifting beliefs and identities. Blending interviews, improvised performance and observational footage, Mkulisi’s generous hybrid cinematic form embraces the rich textures of everyday life, creating a collaborative space in which her subjects represent and reimagine themselves on their own terms.

Hyun Jin Cho

Content warning

Contains racist attitudes and language.