Hairareb

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Hairareb
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Directed byOshoveli Shipoh
Screenplay byAina Kwedhi
Produced byDantagos Jimmy
Ellen Ernst
Starring David Ndjavera
Claudine de Groot
CinematographyAntonio Tsuob
Production
company
Ndapunikwa Investments
Release date
  • 30 August 2019 (2019-08-30)
CountryNamibia
LanguageEnglish

Hairareb is a 2019 Namibian drama film directed by Oshoveli Shipoh on his directorial debut. [1] The film stars David Ndjavera and Claudine de Groot in the lead roles. The plot of the film is loosely based on a novel with the same title written by August C. Bikeur and the title role was played by the lead actor David Ndjavera. [2] The film was released on 30 August 2019. Prior to the release of the film, it was regarded as one of the most anticipated Namibian films of 2019. [3] It received critical acclaim from the critics for its narrative, direction and cinematography.

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Production

The project was announced by newcomer Oshoveli Shipoh as his maiden directorial venture and the principal photography commenced in October 2018 and went on floors continuously until January 2019. [4] The official teaser was unveiled in October 2018. [5] The portions of the film were mostly shot and set in Okarundu and in Otjimbingwe. The film is produced by production studio Ndapunikwa Investments in association with the Namibia Film Commission. [4] The official trailer of the film was unveiled on 1 March 2019. [6] [7]

Cast

Synopsis

The plot follows a flashback storyline where a boy finds a diary in the past and begins to read it, revealing the life of his father and his hidden truths.

Plot

Hairareb (David Ndjavera), a wealthy farmer fighting hard to stay afloat in the terrible drought, then marries a young attractive beautiful lady Ininis (Claudine de Groot) with hidden motives. When he marries her, he struggles to talk to her independently. The relationship between them slowly starts to break up due to their personality differences. [1]

Nominations

The film received seven nominations at the 2019 Namibia Theatre and Film Awards (NTFA). [8]

YearAwardCategoryResultRef
2019Namibia Theatre and Film AwardsBest ScriptNominated
Best Director - Oshoveli SipohNominated
Best Sound and musicNominated
Best EditorNominated
Best Cinematographer - Antonio TsuobNominated
Best Male actor - David NdjaveraNominated
Best NarrativeNominated
2021 Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Film Nominated [9]
Best Director - Oshoveli SipohNominated
Best Actor in a Leading Role - David NjaveraNominated
Best Actress in a Leading Role - Claudine de GrootNominated
Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Hazel HindaWon
Achievement in Screenplay Nominated
Best Sound Nominated
2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Movie Southern AfricaPending [10]

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