Packing a punch: the true story behind the first Zimbabwean film to qualify for Oscars
Mupfuti was heavily involved in the making of Rise, which was shot on location in the resort town, including at the majestic Victoria Falls and in Harare. He is credited as an executive producer.
By Farai Shawn Matiashe
Dec. 30, 2025
Rise puts Zimbabwe on the global film map
Jessica J Rowlands’ Rise is that kind of film — a work that understands that emotional force doesn’t come from size but from clarity of purpose.
By Afrocritik
Dec. 10, 2025
