Finally a movie that will reflect on true Zimbabwean
experiences and events! The Zim Movie is a narrative short film based on true
events, the land seizures. A controversial topic but is bound to make a great
story if you ask me. The film will be about one man’s struggle, Daniel Silva,
to protect his farm and his family during the land seizures , one of the most
controversial eras in Zimbabwe. As
confirmed on their Facebook page, the movie will take place one of the farms
during these events which will only add to the authenticity of the story. The
Zim Movie will be written and directed by Alexandra Bedria, you might know him
from roles he has played in famous series like Scandal and The Newsroom, and he
also starred in The Amazing Spider Man. One of the Actors will include 263’s
very own “Detective Davis” Tongai Chirisa and Actress Constance Ejuma from
Cameroon.
Asked why he decided to be a part of the movie, Tongai said,
“Firstly, it’s close to my heart as a Zimbabwean that lived in our dark period.
I have seen firsthand the hard ship that my people have gone through and still
going through, and if I can lend a voice that preaches peace and moving forward
from our forefathers mistakes then, it’s absolutely imperative that I do so. I
love my country, my nation, and my people too much not to be a part of the
solution.”
I’m excited to see the storyline of the Zim movie and I know
I am not the only one.
Now I know what you are thinking, how can we be a part of
this amazing project? Don’t worry if you
follow The Zim Movie on Facebook, @thezimmovie on Twitter and @thezimmovie on
Instagram you will get all the details you want soon. They promised to let us
know on the 4th of August so ill also keep my eyes glued to their
social media pages for you.
