Indlela Film Review – every day, independent artists call for “justice”– against record labels, against radio stations, against other corrupt individuals within the creative’s space. But few of them understand the journey, pain, and sacrifices.
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If you’re looking for a raw and engaging film, watch Indlela.
The short film “Indlela” written and directed by Zuxole Ngetu also known as Lolo Vandal, is a beautiful project that tell a personal story about perseverance and resilience.
The film contains many transitional clips, by tying these clips with industry experts interviews and personal examples, Lolo Vandal creates an authentic self-guide to the beauty of following your heart and doing what you love. To begin the film, Lolo presents footage of an advertisement saying “Win Lotto, Pay After” and a billboard of a challenge that says “5 Million ,One winner” while he drinks the Amarhewu with “number1” slogan on.You also see the rapper Lolo Vandal picking up a lotto ticket that seem to be abandoned and put it in his pocket believing something great will come out that. This is an emphasis of; to make your dreams come to life is your responsibility. This supports the central idea throughout the film by including additional tips and knowledge about figuring out how to improve your life on a personalized level.
Lolo Vandal includes shocking videos displaying how he was badly treated by the Police Officials and also share how his dreams of becoming a psychologist/social worker were taken away..After Thapelo TTp share with us how Lolo Vandal like to dish music and let people respond so he can cook ,the film cuts to two young boys reciting lyrics of Lolo’s songs “Pusha”. While Tux (one of the people interviewed) appreciates Lolo Vandal presence as a Xhosa rapper in the game, Freddie Gwala also shares how he is inspired and happy to know that Lolo Vandal raps in Isixhosa and he is carrying the legacy.
The Indlela film uses efficient clips of interviews and archives to prove the claim that you can (and should) exercise your right to pursue happiness by following your passions rather than focusing on negativity.
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