Beauty For Ashes
Title: Beauty For Ashes
Directed by
Federico Ancillai, Nqobile Nunu K.H
Country: Belgium
Duration: 1hr 15 mins
SYNOPSIS
A documentary which endeavours to have a sober conversation about some of the most critical social issues in South Africa. An honest dialogue between South Africans from different walks of life about our past, present and future in this beautiful land, our home.
Directors’ Bio
Federico Ancillai, Nqobile Nunu K.H
Director & Actor – Federico Ancillai
Born in Rome, Italy in 1990 ,in a family of artists, Federico focused on becoming a professional soccer player until injury caused him to embrace the talent that was always in his bloodline, a life in cinema! Starting his acting career with theatre at the age of 21 & immediately after starring in italian television & film. In 2019 Federico moved to South Africa where he birthed a production company.
Director & Actor – Nqobile Nunu K.H
Nqobile was born in Hlatikulu, Swaziland and arrived in Johannesburg when she was two weeks old with her mother. After being scouted in Rosebank Mall at the age of 11 she began her career in entertainment. She has since starred in numerous film and television productions. In 2019 she began working on documentary and film as a director/producer for her production company, Komorebi Pictures.
Director's Statement
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