The Last Fishing Boat is a 2012 Malawian drama film written, directed and produced by Shemu Joyah. The film stars Hope Chisanu, Flora Suya, Robert Loughlin in the lead roles.[2] The plot of the film is based on the cultural differences between traditional African values and modernisation.[3] The film won the Best Soundtrack Award at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards.[4] The film was screened at the 2014 New African Films Festival.[5][6]
| The Last Fishing Boat | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Shemu Joyah |
| Screenplay by | Shemu Joyah |
| Produced by | Shemu Joyah |
| Starring | Hope Chisanu Flora Suya |
| Cinematography | Peter Mazunda |
Production company | First Dawn Arts |
Release date |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | Malawi |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
editOnce a successful fisherman (Hope Chisanu) at present find himself into extreme difficulties while his cultural aspects and values are being threatened by the rapid expansion of the tourism sector in Malawi. Things change upside down as his son (Robert Kalua) in contrast has become a tourist guide. In addition to this frustration, his third wife (Flora Suya) breaches the loyalty by engaging in sexual relationship with another man called Richard (Robert Loughlin) who is a white tourist. Richard is ready to pay large sums of money to her in order to sleep with her in the bed.[7][8]
Cast
edit- Hope Chisanu as fisherman
- Robert Kalua as fisherman's son
- Flora Suya as fisherman's wife
- Robert Mcloughlin as David, white tourist
- Marian Kunonga
Production
editThe project marked Shemu Joyah's second directorial venture after Seasons of a Life (2009). The principal photography of the film began in 2012 and was predominantly shot on the shores of the Lake Malawi in Mangochi.[2]
Awards and nominations
editThe film received a total of five nominations at the 2013 Africa Movie Academy Awards and won the Best Soundtrack award. The film also won the Best Narrative Award at the 2013 Silicon Valley African Film Festival.[9]
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Film | Nominated |
| Best Director - Shemu Joyah | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress in a leading role - Flora Suya | Nominated | ||
| Best Film in an African Language | Nominated | ||
| Best Soundtrack | Won | ||
| Silicon Valley African Film Festival | Best Narrative | Won |
References
edit- ^ "The Last Fishing Boat screening excites lead actress". 4 November 2012.
- ^ a b "Malawian new film 'The Last Fishing Boat' hits the market this month". www.nyasatimes.com. 2 December 2012. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ^ "The last fishing boat – Festival di Cinema Africano – Verona" (in Italian). Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ^ "Malawi wins best soundtrack at Africa Movie Awards". www.nyasatimes.com. 21 April 2013. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ^ "The Last Fishing Boat to be premiered in the US". All Africa. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ^ "AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center". afisilver.afi.com. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ^ "Last Fishing Boat". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ^ "The last fishing boat". ZIFF 2020. 2013-06-02. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ^ Kenya, Ciné. "The Last Fishing Boat – Voices of Africa". Retrieved 2020-10-08.