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Trust Khosa
Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub
DREAMS come true and Madam Boss in on cloud nine as her movie will be shown on the big screen tomorrow at Westgate Cinema in Harare.
Titled ‘Becoming Madam Boss,’ the one-hour-30-minutes-long film cost over US$65,000 and is expected to attract showbiz gurus, actors, and film directors.
What has raised the appeal of the premiere is that it comes at a time when the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ), in conjunction with the Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, is delivering results through its five-year Film Strategy blueprint.
The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation, which has also set aside US$10 million for content creators, is among the partners at the launch.
In an interview with Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub, Fanuel Masungure said they were ready for the red-carpet premiere.“It’s going down on Saturday at Westgate Cinema, where the premiere of ‘Becoming Madam Boss’ is taking place,” said Masungure.
“It took us about three years working on this movie, which talks about the life of Madam Boss from humble beginnings in Madziva.“Of course, we might not capture it exactly as it is, because Becoming Madam Boss is about how she was raised and the challenges she faced.“The situation applies to many people who faced similar circumstances as they grew up.”Written and directed by Sydney Tavavaishe, Masungure believes that the movie is a game-changer that motivates people to work hard.
“We worked with Sydney Tirivaishe, who did most of the production work, and it was a marvel working with him.
“He vividly captured the life of Madam Boss, who was a dedicated woman from childhood until she made it to the top.“Becoming Madam Boss is more than just a movie—it’s an experience that will certainly capture the hearts of many.”
Masungure said Madam Boss gave her all in the film. “We spent days camping in areas like Seke and the surrounding communities shooting the movie.
“As you know, when shooting a movie or film, sometimes people become emotional, exchange tantrums, or get upset—but it’s all part of the set, and we had a memorable experience while shooting the movie.”
After the Harare premiere, Masungure said the movie will be screened in other cities before the team embarks on its world tour.“On Saturday, we will host its premiere before taking it to the Bulawayo Theatre, Masvingo, Joburg, and the United Kingdom.“There are also plans to take it to other overseas countries if all goes according to plan.”Madam Boss has been in the limelight for years, doing skits before transitioning to movies. With all the resilience and hard work, Madam Boss is determined to join other global stars in film-making.
Over the years, there have been complaints that the film and television industry lacked support.
Despite financial hurdles, the sector has continued to produce stars who have made it onto the global scene.
Some of the stars who have made internationally include Danai Gurira, Tongayi Arnold Chirisa, and Thandie Newton. Zimbabwe also boasts talented crew members who have directed international films, such as Anthony Mutambira, the Emmy award-winning producer of the documentary “Friendship Bench.”
Mathew Masinge