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Laudika yaNdangii Hamutenya
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WriterDirector
Country:
Namibia
Laudika ‘yaNdangii’ Hamutenya is a Namibian filmmaker from Ohangwena whose work explores identity, masculinity, and belonging in contemporary Africa. A graduate of ADFA Cape Town and a Talents Durban 2025 alumnus, he has directed several acclaimed short films. In 2021, he wrote and directed Lauf, a German-language psychological thriller on guilt and domestic abuse, winning three Best Student Film awards. In 2022, he co-wrote and assistant-directed Stray-Flower, which premiered at the Max Ophüls Prize Film Festival in Germany. His 2024 film Luna, a queer romance set in Namibia, premiered at the Trans Film Festival in Stockholm. In 2026, Emanya earned him Best Newcomer Director and a Best Short Film nomination at the Namibia Theatre and Film Awards. He is currently developing his debut feature, Nuusiku.
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Nuusiku
Nekomba, a 21-year-old performance artist, attempts to recreate a childhood dance she once performed with her aunt, one believed to summon physical ancestors. She hopes this act will slowly ...
Nuusiku
Nekomba, a 21-year-old performance artist, attempts to recreate a childhood dance she once performed with her aunt, one believed to summon physical ancestors. She hopes this act will slowly ...
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