In 1968, South African visual artist Dumile Feni went into exile, leaving his pregnant wife behind. Shortly before his planned homecoming in 1991, Feni died suddenly and tragically. Alongside his daughter, Marriam Diale, this documentary attempts to reclaim a man who was lost to his country, by inviting those who knew him, to portrait the man and his life on three different continents. Through their stories we find that Feni’s essence as a human being will forever remain elusive, multiple and complex as his exceptional work. "Zwelidumile" explores the impact of exile on families and restores Feni to his rightful place in South African art.

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Presentation of the director

Ramadan Suleman was born in 1955 in Durban and is known for his involvement in the African alternative theater. He graduated from the London International Film School and has directed a number of short films and documentaries. His first feature film, "Fools" (1997) was selected for numerous festivals and won several awards, including the Silver Leopard in Locarno in 1997. His second feature film "Zulu Love Letter" (2004) was awarded at different international festivals.

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Technical datasheet

Length : 115’ / Version : English-Xhosa / Subtitles : English-French-Dutch / Year of production : 2010 / Producers : Bhekizizwe Peterson, Pedro Pimenta, Ramadan Suleman / Coproducers : Natives at Large/Africalia / Direction : Ramadan Suleman / Scenario : Bhekizizwe Peterson, Ramadan Suleman / Camera : Donne Rundle / Mixing : Yannik Leroy / Sound : Fikile Sithembu / Editor : Vuyani Sondlo / Music : Abdullah Ibrahim, Julian Bahula, Louis Moholo Moholo.