Narrative Short
Official Selection
God Sleeps On Sundays
Directed by Naishe Nyamubaya
Synopsis
On land owned by a revered village healer, an uncompromising preacher arrives determined to impose his faith, igniting a battle between Christianity and Zimbabwe's ancestral traditions. Caught between them is Mavis, a woman who embodies a nation divided between two worlds. A searing meditation on cultural erasure, religious imperialism, and the enduring power of traditions that refuse to disappear.
Screening Schedule
October 11, 2026 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Theatre
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