Windhoek, Oct 8 –Viewers can look forward to six feature films that will be aired every Sunday evening from 6 October 2024 at 20:00 on kykNET & kie DStv channel 145). Dubbel moeilikheid, Speel aan, Die rooftog, Ataman, !Dhina Boys and Lubinda form part of MultiChoice Namibia’s Ombura Project.
Muneera Sallies, a supervising producer for M-Net’s Premium Channels, says they provided continuous mentorship to the various filmmakers through the Ombura Project.
“Throughout the process, we held workshops and provided training in every department, including scriptwriting, directing, acting and all the technical aspects. Our goal was to empower these filmmakers with a comprehensive holistic approach to tell their own stories about their communities and people authentically, while also showcasing the incredible beauty and talent of Namibia,” says Muneera.
Roger Gertze, Managing Director of MultiChoice Namibia, can’t wait to share their unique stories.
“MultiChoice Namibia is the largest funder of local content in the country. We showcase content in local languages with local actors and tell stories that culturally resonate. As Africa’s most beloved storyteller, we are excited to soon share our unique stories on our platforms DStv, GOtv, and Showmax, and to continue in this way to proudly show Namibia to the world,” says Roger.
Here are the films viewers can look forward to:
Dubbel Moeilikheid
Comedy
Sunday, 6 October at 20:00
Director: Ellen Ernst Melani
Starring: Mervin Claasen, Mich Gaoseb, Johan Engelbrecht, Bianca Heyns, Felicity Philander, and Willem Möller
Two bumbling police officers facing a disciplinary hearing, have to prove that they are as capable as anyone else by catching the most notorious criminal in the city.
Speel Aan
Drama
Sunday, 13 October at 20:00
Director: Errol Geingob
Starring: Dawie Engelbrecht, Hazel Hinda, Lucky Pieters, and Edo Dice Lutete.
A former soccer coach, haunted by his tragic past, reluctantly accepts a job coaching a struggling high school team in the hope of redemption.
Die Rooftog
Comedy
Sunday, 20 October at 20:00
Director: Hildegard Titus
Starring: Roger Nino, Edo Dice Lutete, Tjiurimo Kandjii, Amy-Leigh Hammond, Joyce Sydne Tjizu, Abigail Goliath, Oscar Shilongo, and Mark Kariahuua
A hardworking young man named Ernest is struggling financially, but then his cousin Sly shows up in town with a plan to solve all their problems – he wants to rob luxury salons in Windhoek. Will they get away with it?
Ataman
Drama
Sunday, 27 October at 20:00
Director: Lucia Kim Hamunghete
Starring: Mpumelelo Malgas, Azembua Katjirua, Norman Job, and Timothy Strauss
A young, ambitious soccer player refuses to let his deceased father’s shadow and a string of setbacks stop him from making the national team.
!Dhina Boys
Drama
Sunday, 3 November at 20:00
Directors: Michael Swartbooi and Lucia Kim Hamunghete
Starring: Senga Brockerhoff, Otja Kooper, Keanu Greeves, Norbert van Wyk and Joe Mulisa
After a mugging, a single mother starts a neighbourhood watch with a self-defense instructor to thwart the evil plans of a gang leader.
Lubinda
Action
Sunday, 10 November 2024 at 20:00
Director: Leon Mubiana
Starring: Fareed Du Toit, Harmony Ahalwa, Llewellyn Muenjo, Nguundja Kandjii, Filna Nalisa, and Johan Engelbrecht
After leaving a life of crime behind, Lubinda returns to the underworld to rescue his rebellious daughter from the jaws of a vengeful past.
• Tune in every Sunday evening from 6 October to 10 November 2024 at 20:00 on kykNET&kie (DStv channel 145) for six brand-new feature films.
