The D-Word: Ikhaya - documentary film

Genre: Anthropology, Arts, Contemporary Issues, Biography, and Minorities
Synopsis: Giggs Kgole, a young South African artist, prepares for his milestone solo show in Rome. He must confront the ghosts of his impoverished past in a Limpopo village, unraveling the layers of his own identity and piecing them back together on his canvas...but his creative originality is strained by unexpected hurdles.
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The documentary follows the artist as he prepares for his debut on the global art scene with his exhibition "IKHAYA" (meaning home in Zulu). Through flashbacks, interviews, and innovative artistic techniques, the film explores Giggs' personal journey and the architectural, cultural, and political definitions of home, interweaving his life story with intimate preparations for his exhibition in Rome. Filmed in Italy and South Africa, IKHAYA is driven by themes of determination, socioeconomic tensions, and the transformative power of art.
Stage: finished
Running time: 22 minutes

Release year: 2025
Festivals: See https://www.canva.com/design/DAGudQyb9QM/EGjslGwAWrSGu6y4nCx2yA/view?utm_content=DAGudQyb9QM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h29320c442f
Distribution: Forthcoming for rental in March 2026 / see https://www.sofarefilms.com/ikhaya
Language: English

Ikhaya