The Sunday Mail
Society Reporter
A local movie “Shaina”, which was recently screened on ZBC-TV, has attracted massive rave views that prompted the producers to stream it online on YouTube and Facebook on Friday and Saturday, respectively.
The movie tells the story of a group of friends who face life-changing obstacles that mirror the day-to-day challenges encountered by ordinary people.
Their dreams and aspirations are put to the test as they fight to overcome their circumstances.
They discover that there is power in believing in oneself and in standing together.
It is simply a story about friendship, forgiveness and finding real power in girls supporting girls.
“This is a movie that speaks to our day-to-day experiences as ladies. It is full of important lessons and is testimony of the great potential in our film industry,” notes Ruvimbo Tapera, an avid movie follower.
This captivating drama is a story about something Zimbabweans excel at — resilience — and the ultimate lesson is ingenuity in the face of tough challenges.
“It is good to have a film(s) that speak of real-life issues. Hollywood movies mostly portray foreign life and fantasy while productions like ‘Shaina’ convey a genuine African message that many can relate to,” adds Faith Nyadzisai.
The movie is one of the few that have a rare combination of a female director, Beautie Masvaure, and a female screenplay writer, Wanisai Chingwendere, both of whom are Zimbabweans with outstanding experience working at home and abroad.
Communications specialist and former TV personality Patricia Mabviko said “Shaina” was a must-watch movie.
“Shaina is exceptional in the way that it allows us to vividly see the struggles faced by young people in their desire to achieve their goals, which are sometimes further complicated by the demands to survive daily.
“The question is really, what do you do in the face of tough challenges? It’s a story of determination, hope and resilience which I believe will appeal to all Zimbabweans.”
She said it was exciting to see the opportunity that movies like “Shaina” are now presenting to Zimbabweans to tell their stories and share experiences.
