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God Sleeps on Sundays

Directed by Naishe Nyamubaya
Zimbabwe
2025
17 mins

Synopsis

A preacher with a past clashes with a traditional healer in this critique of organised religion's impact on traditional belief systems.

Screens with Soumsoum, The Night of the Stars

'God Sleeps on Sundays' is screening with

Soumsoum, the Night of the Stars

Sat, 6 Jun 4:30pm

Palace Central Cinemas – Cinema 1

Soumsoum, the Night of the Stars

Thu, 11 Jun 8:30pm

Event Cinemas George Street – Cinema 11
  • Original Title
    God Sleeps On Sundays
  • Year
    2025
  • Classification
    Unclassified 15+
  • Country
    Zimbabwe
  • Language
    In Shona with English subtitles
  • Director
    Naishe Nyamubaya
  • Producer
    Sue-Ellen Chitunya, Sphe Dludlu
  • Cast
    Lerory Siyafa, Tendaiishe Chitima, Wizzy Mangoma
  • Screenwriter
    Naishe Nyamubaya
  • Cinematographer
    Cameron Baatjies
  • Editor
    Shelby Ncube
  • Premiere
    Australian Premiere
  • Company Credits
    Production Company: 263 Reels Productions

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