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Zamo Mkhwanazi's 'Laundry' in competition at Geneva International Film Festival

The film 'Laundry' by Zamo Mkhwanazi, set in apartheid-era South Africa, highlights themes of resistance and family in a historical context.

Zamo Mkhwanazi's film 'Laundry' is prominently featured at the Geneva International Film Festival, showcasing a narrative set in the 1960s whites-only neighborhood of Johannesburg, South Africa. The story revolves around Khutala's family, who operate a laundry business during a tumultuous period when the apartheid regime was specifically targeting Black-owned enterprises. The film draws inspiration from true events connected to Mkhwanazi's own family history, adding a personal touch to the narrative.

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