COMING 2026
WRONGLY ACCUSED, LOVE BEHIND BARS!
A Zulu language musical romance set behind prison walls, where love and art bloom in the most unlikely place. Through music, poetry, and exchanged artworks, a tender love story blossoms between Sizwe and Zodwa. A story about redemption, survival, and the power of love and art, Solitary merges prison grit with lyrical intimacy, unfolding through song, poetry, and bold visual storytelling.
Duration: 60min
Genre: Musical Romance
Cast: Philani Dube, Portia Ncwane & Zu.
Writer & Director: Nhlanhla Phakathi
Producer: Mlingane Dube & Sam Nkabinde
Director of Photography: Philile Imprente Masondo
1st AC: Nzuzenhle Mkhabela
Wardrobe Stylist: Ntokozo Biyela
Make-up Artist: Noxolo Williams
Field Sound Recordist: Pule Moswane
Production Design: Siyanda Mhlongo
Interns:
Khulani Hlongwane
Khethukuthula Ntuli
Amahle Mbonambi
Boitumelo Molefe
Faith Muthwa