Rise (2025)
A charismatic young boy who lives on a rubbish dump in Zimbabwe must convince a reclusive boxing coach to teach him to fight in order to find safety and strength in a world that has left him behind.
Director:
Jessica J. Rowlands
Writer:
Jessica J. Rowlands
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Tongayi Chirisa as Coach Tobias |
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Sikhanyiso Ngwenya as Rise |
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Edmet Dube as Godknows / Lead Bully |
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Kelvin Taliana as Fortune (Boxer 2) |
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Cilemeko Tickey Mudenda as Never (Boxer 1) |
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Tobias Mupfuti as Coach Tobias Body Double |
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Prudence Mubaiwa as Nurse |
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Samson Mdimba as Knocked out boxer |
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Phineas Makuvaza as Referee |
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Charles Ndlovu as Doctor |
| Directing | Jessica J. Rowlands | Director |
| Production | Joe Njagu | Producer |
| Sound | Max Uldahl | Music |
| Writing | Jessica J. Rowlands | Screenplay |
| Camera | Jacques Naudé | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Diogo Domingues | Assistant Camera |
| Production | Marvin Mmeli Mabhikwa | Production Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Chelsea Mangwiro | Costume Designer |
| Directing | Leonard Matsa | Assistant Director |
| Directing | Wilson Biswell | Script Supervisor |
| Lighting | Farai Chimombe | Gaffer |
| Camera | Gregory Shambare | Grip |
