Liyana
Named Best Documentary at LA Film Festival, Liyana follows Gcina Mhlope as she guides orphans through choosing the story they want to tell.
Synopsis
Liyana follows Gcina Mhlophe as she guides orphaned children in eSwatini through choosing the story they want to tell.
Accolades
• Won over 35 international awards, including Best Documentary at LA Film Festival and the Grand Prize at New York International Children's Film Festival
• 97% critics rating, Rotten Tomatoes
“Gorgeous… unlike any documentary you’ve ever seen before.”
Entertainment Weekly
eSwatini | 2017 | 1 hr 17
Did you know?
Liyana was co-directed by eSwatini-born Aaron Kopp and his wife Amanda Kopp.
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