Fatsani: A Tale of Survival

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Fatsani: A Tale of Survival
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Directed byGift Sukez Sukali
StarringHannah Sukali
Release date
  • 31 January 2020 (2020-01-31)
CountryMalawi
LanguagesEnglish
Nyanja

Fatsani: A Tale of Survival is a 2020 Malawian drama film directed by Gift Sukez Sukali. It follows the life of a young girl Fatsani who is forced to sell bananas in the streets after her school is closed due to sanitation issues. [1] It was selected as the Malawian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards. [2]

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References

  1. "Impressive patronage at 'Fatsani' movie premiere". The Times. Archived from the original on 29 October 2021. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  2. "Malawi Oscars committee nominates Fatsani for Academy Award". Malawi24. 14 October 2021. Retrieved 14 October 2021.

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