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Pumzi

2009-10-20 · 21 min · ★ 6.6

Science Fiction · Drama

A sci-fi film about futuristic Africa, 35 years after World War III, 'The Water War'.

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Production details

Directors
Wanuri Kahiu
Production companies
Inspired Minority Pictures
Countries
South Africa, Kenya
Status
Released
Budget
USD 35,000

Top Cast

Chantelle BurgerCleaner
Kudzani MoswelaAsha
Tammy RichardsP.
Nicole BaileyNicole BaileyBinti
Freddy DjanabiaFreddy DjanabiaGuard 1
Anton David JefthaAnton David JefthaGuard 2
Arthur CornelisserGuard 3
Marius BothaWater Distributor
Marlon RyneveldtGuard/Policeman
Trymore NdhlovuExercisor 1
CheslynnExercisor 2
Henry BooysenExercisor 3
Andy KurehwatiraExercisor 4
Wolfgang WienssensteinFloor Cleaner

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