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South African writer and director Phumi Morare’s short film, "Lakutshon’ Ilanga” ("When the Sun Sets"), has won Gold at the 49th Annual Student Academy Awards this year in the Narrative: Domestic Schools category. Shot on location in Soweto, "Lakutshon’ Ilanga" tells the story of a young, black nurse living in 1985 apartheid South Africa, who must face her worst fears when she learns that her younger brother, an activist, may be in danger. Nadia Romanos caught up with Phumi to find out how she’s feeling after her win and to learn more about the film.
By 5FMSouth African writer and director Phumi Morare’s short film, "Lakutshon’ Ilanga” ("When the Sun Sets"), has won Gold at the 49th Annual Student Academy Awards this year in the Narrative: Domestic Schools category. Shot on location in Soweto, "Lakutshon’ Ilanga" tells the story of a young, black nurse living in 1985 apartheid South Africa, who must face her worst fears when she learns that her younger brother, an activist, may be in danger. Nadia Romanos caught up with Phumi to find out how she’s feeling after her win and to learn more about the film.