Alive & Kicking: The Soccer Grannies of South Africa

South Africa, USA | 2016 | 20 min • documentary short

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Mud Maza
Harkins Sedona 6 - Theatre 2 Sun, Feb 19, 2017 9:10 AM
"Mud Maza" means "playing in the mud". A host of rustic children leading quite a comfortable life, spiced with their spirited games, petty quarrels, and secret crushes. With all their differences, football is their first love. They play football in a playground near the paddy fields. When the play is over they swim and somersault in the river nearby the ground and took rest under the huge tree nearby the river. The playground, the shade of the tree and the river; it’s their world. When a team of some rough-looking, unfamiliar seniors invade into their playground, the frustrated and helpless team is forced to find another playground. In reality, it is a muddy paddy field. They jump in the mud and create a new game: mud football.
Mud Maza
Harkins Sedona 6 - Theatre 2 Wed, Feb 22, 2017 3:10 PM
"Mud Maza" means "playing in the mud". A host of rustic children leading quite a comfortable life, spiced with their spirited games, petty quarrels, and secret crushes. With all their differences, football is their first love. They play football in a playground near the paddy fields. When the play is over they swim and somersault in the river nearby the ground and took rest under the huge tree nearby the river. The playground, the shade of the tree and the river; it’s their world. When a team of some rough-looking, unfamiliar seniors invade into their playground, the frustrated and helpless team is forced to find another playground. In reality, it is a muddy paddy field. They jump in the mud and create a new game: mud football.
Film Info
Event Type:documentary short
Release Year:2016
Run Time:20
Production Country:South Africa
USA
Original Language:English
Trailer:https://vimeo.com/145364970
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Lara-Ann de Wet
Producer(s):Lara-Ann de Wet

Description

Filmed in the heart of Limpopo, the village grannies “Vhakegula Vhakegula” lace up their soccer boots and start kicking their way through centuries of taboos. They play serious soccer then break into laughter and traditional song as they wage a singular fight for a decent life, true health and a snatch at joy in a brutal world.