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  • Twaano: The Animated Film (2024)
  • Short | 15 min | Short, Action, Drama
Twaano: The Animated Film (2024)
Short | 15 min | Short, Action, Drama
This evocative Zambian anthology film weaves together three powerful tales of resilience and hope, exploring mental health and identity. Wongani, a young woman, finds solace in traditional dance to conquer depression. Wezi, a fearless ...See moreThis evocative Zambian anthology film weaves together three powerful tales of resilience and hope, exploring mental health and identity. Wongani, a young woman, finds solace in traditional dance to conquer depression. Wezi, a fearless freedom fighter, assumes a rebel leader's identity to seek justice for her community's denied mental health rights. Maya, a college student, confronts crippling anxiety following the loss of a dear friend. Through stunning visuals, original soundtrack and storytelling, Twaano sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of the human spirit, celebrating the transformative power of tradition, culture, and community. Written by Colour Culture and Tabproduction Studios Ltd with the support of Hivos. See less
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Director
Tabitha Tabs Mwale (directed by)
Producers
Musenga Katongo (producer) | Tabitha Tabs Mwale (producer)
Composer
Legend'Son (music composed by)
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Release date
Feb 8, 2024 (Zambia)

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7 cast members
Name Known for
Lumbani Banda primary photo
Lumbani Banda
Maya / Anxiety (voice) Maya / Anxiety (voice)   See fewer
Twaano: The Animated Film (2024)
Taonga Gumbo primary photo
Taonga Gumbo
Wezi / Molto (voice) Wezi / Molto (voice)   See fewer
Bad Water: An Educational Series (2025)
Trina South primary photo
Trina South
Wongani (voice) Wongani (voice)   See fewer
Twaano: The Animated Film (2024)
Destro FNP primary photo
Destro FNP
Mubanga / Hagreaves (voice) Mubanga / Hagreaves (voice)   See fewer
M'faweli Mwambo primary photo
M'faweli Mwambo
Amake Wo (voice) Amake Wo (voice)   See fewer
Twaano: The Animated Film (2024)
Chansa Tundu primary photo
Chansa Tundu
Bwalya (voice) Bwalya (voice)   See fewer
Bad Water: An Educational Series (2025)
Molto Zambia primary photo
Molto Zambia
Wongani's Son (voice) Wongani's Son (voice)   See fewer
Twaano: The Animated Film (2024)
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