Liyana
"A lyrical work that's as bright and captivating as it is poignant." The Hollywood Reporter
Dublin International Film Festival
BFI London Film Festival
Palm Springs Films Festival
A Swazi girl embarks on a dangerous quest to rescue her young twin brothers in a tale is born of the imaginations of five orphaned children in Eswatini, who collaborate to tell a story of perseverance drawn from their darkest memories and brightest dreams. Their fictional character’s journey is interwoven with poetic documentary scenes to create a genre-defying celebration of the transformative power of storytelling. Executive produced by Thandiwe Newton, Aaron and Amanda Kopp's film documentary celebrates the resilience and courage of a remarkable group of children.
Eswatini, Qatar, United States - 2017 - 1h 17m
Directed By: Aaron Kopp, Amanda Kopp
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Liyana
"A lyrical work that's as bright and captivating as it is poignant." The Hollywood Reporter
Dublin International Film Festival
BFI London Film Festival
Palm Springs Films FestivalA Swazi girl embarks on a dangerous quest to rescue her young twin brothers in a tale is born of the imaginations o...
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Liyana Trailer
Five children in Swaziland dive into their imaginations to create an original African tale about a girl on a dangerous quest.