Liyana

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

Liyana
  • 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 o...

Extras

  • Liyana Trailer

    Five children in Swaziland dive into their imaginations to create an original African tale about a girl on a dangerous quest.