Neria
| Neria | |
|---|---|
 Movie Poster | |
| Directed by | Godwin Mawuru |
| Written by | Louise Riber |
| Story by | Tsitsi Dangarembga |
| Produced by | John Riber Louise Riber |
| Starring | Jesese Mungoshi Anthony Chinyanga Dominic Kanaventi Kubi Indi Oliver Mtukudzi |
| Cinematography | John Riber |
| Edited by | Louise Riber |
| Music by | Oliver Mtukudzi |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | KJM3 Entertainment Group[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Language | English |
Neria is a Zimbabwean film made in 1993, written by the novelist Tsitsi Dangarembga.[2] It is directed by Godwin Mawuru and the screenplay was written by Louise Riber. It is the highest-grossing film in Zimbabwean history.[3][4]
The film concerns the struggles of a woman in a suburb of the capital; Harare, Warren Park, in Zimbabwe when she is widowed after her husband is killed in an accident. Her husband's older brother takes advantage of the death of his younger brother, and uses the inheritance for self-benefit at the expense of Neria and her two children. Its soundtrack, Neria remains one of the most celebrated Zimbabwean songs.[5] The soundtrack of the film was sung by Oliver Mtukudzi.
Plot
[edit]Harare, 1990. Neria and Patrick, a married couple, both work and earn money in the city and live a modern egalitarian lifestyle. But when Patrick is killed in an accident, his family uses traditional Shona custom to deprive Neria of her property and children.The film starts showing Neria and Patrick enjoying a modern life in the city with their two children. The couple goes to visit their family in the rural where they are persuaded by Patrick's mother to stay home rather than in the suburbs away from the rest of the family. Patrick objects stating that he and Neria have built a home in the suburb and their life belongs there. Back in the city, Patrick's car refuses to start as he wants to go to work, he then uses the bicycle instead. On his way from work his bicycle is hit by a truck and he dies on the spot.
Neria Remake 2024
[edit]A new remake of the Neria film was released by March 2024 and premiered on Rawsoot Studios YouTube channel. The new neria film is titled Neria 21, the current story covers modern issues of abuse that women face in the digital age. The film is loved by Zimbabweans as they feel it is one of the few depictions of local living experiences and struggles on the big screen.
Cast
[edit]- Anthony Chinyanga (Mr. Chigwanzi)
- Dominic Kanaventi (Phineas)
- Claude Maredza (Mr. Machacha)
- Emmanuel Mbrirmi (Patrick)
- Jesese Mungoshi (Neria)
- Violet Ndlovu (Ambuya)
- Sharon Malujlo (Canadian Tourist)
- Oliver Mtukudzi (Jethro)
- Kubi Indi (Connie)
- Garikai Mudzamiri
Release
[edit]Neria was released in 1991.[6] The VHS went on sale in July 1992.[7]
Neria won the Best Soundtrack award from South African station M-Net in 1992.[8]
Neria was released in the United States in 1993, which is why it is sometimes erroneously given the date of 1993.[9] The Chicago Tribune gave it two and a half stars.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Cohn, Lawrence (27 April 1993). "Neria".
- ^ Hausmann, Christine (3 May 2004). Bending Tradition to the Changing Times: The Use of Video as an Empowerment Tool in Nonformal Adult Education in Zimbabwe. Transaction Publishers. ISBN 9783889397324 – via Google Books.
- ^ LEZ, "From Neria to Zollywood: The State of Zimbabwean Film", eZimbabwe, 7 September 2013.
- ^ "Zambezia". University College of Rhodesia. 3 May 1996 – via Google Books.
- ^ Kempley, Rita (9 April 1993). "'Neria' (NR)". The Washington Post. Retrieved 15 April 2007.
- ^ "Zambezia". University College of Rhodesia. 3 May 1996 – via Google Books.
- ^ Publishing, R. R. Bowker (3 March 2001). Bowker's Complete Video Directory 2001. R. R. Bowker LLC. ISBN 9780835244220 – via Google Books.
- ^ Zindi, Fred (3 May 2003). "Music Workbook: Zimbabwe Versus the World". Zindisc – via Google Books.
- ^ "Africa Development". Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa. 3 May 2010 – via Google Books.
- ^ Petrakis, John. "'NERIA' WORKS BETTER AS AFRICAN FABLE THAN ART MOVIE". chicagotribune.com.
External links
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