This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection
2020, Sotho. Directed by Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese.
Amongst the mountains of Lesotho, an 80-year-old widow winds up her affairs and makes arrangements for her burial. But when her village is threatened with resettlement due to the construction of a reservoir, she finds a new will to live and ignites a spirit of resistance within her community.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Sotho
- Rated
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This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Cast & crew
- Lemohang Jeremiah MoseseDirector
- Mary TwalaMantoa
- Jerry MofokengLesiba Player
- Makhaola NdebelePriest
- Tseko MonahengChief Khotso
- Siphiwe NzimaPono
- Thabiso MakotoLasaro
- Thabo LetsieMokolobetsi
- Silas MonyatseMorui
- Mochesane KotsoaneOld Man
- Shoaepane Joseph SchahleFarmer
- Mastsoso MonyatsiForeman
- Ntsoaki LetsieKe'moralioamang
Details
- Released
- 17 June 2020
- Country
- South Africa
- Written by
- Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese
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This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection: quick answers
Is This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection?
This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection on?
This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection?
If you liked This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection, try The River, Hurry Sundown, Eleanor the Great.
Who directed This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection?
This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection (2020) was directed by Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese and stars Mary Twala, Jerry Mofokeng, Makhaola Ndebele.