Liyana (2017)

Animation, Documentary

Director: Aaron Kopp, Amanda Kopp

Writer(s): Gcina Mhlophe (Story Advisor)

Starring: Gcina Mhlophe

Synopsis: A Swazi girl embarks on a dangerous quest to rescue her young twin brothers. This animated African tale is born in the imaginations of five orphaned children in Swaziland who collaborate to tell a story of perseverance drawn from their darkest memories and brightest dreams. Their fictional character’s journey is interwoven with poetic and observational documentary scenes to create a genre-defying celebration of collective storytelling. READ REVIEW

Release Date: June 17, 2017 (USA) | Length: 77 min | Genre: Animation | MPAA Rating: NR | Note(s): Thandie Newton is an Executive Producer on this film. Premiered at the 2017 Los Angeles Film Festival (LAFF). I did not find a trailer for the film. Above is clip from the film festival.

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