Nafenso Tingathe

About this Short Film

Nafenso Tingathe, by Makande Model Primary School (Malawi, 2023), is a short, poetic piece that reflects on ability, aspiration and inclusion. Presented with a clear, human voice, it explores themes of capability, goals and employment in the context of school and adolescence. Sensory disability and individual experience are acknowledged with respect, offering viewers a thoughtful glimpse of young people considering their future. Part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, this film sits comfortably alongside other works that celebrate achievement and possibility. It invites audiences to listen, reflect and recognise the talents and ambitions present in every community.

Film Details

Country: Malawi
Genre: Poetry
Festival Year: 2023

Film Transcript

Zinaanga din enes tiyohani, standa nisepe, nagulaninda gaduloyanga, muruage nafeso ringate. Nafeso ringate, digud nafeso ringate. Nafeso ringate, kukala mpuzisi, omwe feso ruma ukumba, digud nafeso ringate. Nafeso ringate, kukala banshiro omwe ferigufuna, kuzakala banshiro omwe feriga sanki, digud nafeso ringate. Bola gulimbi gila skulu, njuku za maliza skulu, njuku za sanki njiru omwe ferigufuna, bola efe nafeso ringate. Digud nafeso ringate. Kukala dogodala, nafeso ringate. Bola gulimbi gila skulu, kumatamanga nima Jackson in corridor, kutande zaulwala, digud nafeso ringate. Nafeso ringate, kukala sirigali, kumatande za ratu tzigo la malawi, digud nafeso ringate. Nima sirigali, haja, haja mpuzisi, haja mpuzisi za mali, vile mkulasi, digud nafeso ringate. Digud nafeso ringate. Tisa siringele banshi, kuli basiri nasi ya guona, kulilijabu kule lolonga azunguata ri mwelesela, kuli andhosa ona, tisa mafulige, tizi taso kumapuzila, njuku maliza skulu, njuku za mbeza njiru yaabu ino, digudi bola gani kulimbi gila skulu, ratu togolo tizalibeza, ratu togolo njilowala, digudi nafeso ringate. Nafeso ringate, inelanga togolo, danyamula lilimanja mwanga, bola basiri nkazi kulimbi gila skulu, digudi nafeso ringate. Nafeso ringate, tisa ziangaline kuli gugubwela miliria COVID-19, kuli gutega maskulu, kumabe, tisa ziangaline banshi, tisa gwelele mboyo, kifuwa jana mwondwa fulele, tieni utinyamule togolo atu majamuatu, tibidilize skulu, digudi nafeso ringate.

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