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Black Burns Fast
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Directed by Sandulela Asanda. With Esihle Ndleleni, Muadi Ilung, Mila Smith.
7.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Black Burns Fast is a queer and quirky coming of age film set in at a prestigious boarding school in South Africa. 17-year-old adorkable Luthando is on track for a normal academic year, until Ayanda arrives at the school and forces her to rethink everything. In the aftermath, Luthando struggles with juggling multiple identities to avoid rejection from her mother and her schoolmates as she comes to terms with her sexuality.
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7.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTBlack Burns Fast is a queer and quirky coming of age film set in at a prestigious boarding school in South Africa. 17-year-old adorkable Luthando is on track for a nor…
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MoviHero lists July 31, 2026 as the release date for Black Burns Fast. Sandulela Asanda is the listed director. The listed cast includes Esihle Ndleleni as Luthando, Muadi Ilung as Ayanda, Mila Smith as Jodie, Khensani Khoza as Zenande. A trailer and 3 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 31, 2026
GenresDrama · Comedy · Romance
Runtime1h 36m
DirectorSandulela Asanda
CastEsihle Ndleleni as Luthando, Muadi Ilung as Ayanda, Mila Smith as Jodie, Khensani Khoza as Zenande
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images3 stills
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Black Burns Fast runs 1h 36m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.0/10 from 2 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
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“As most teens will concur, the process of coming of age can be tricky to maneuver through.”
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otherLuthandoLuthando appears in Black Burns Fast (2026).Open character guide otherAneleAnele appears in Black Burns Fast (2026).Open character guide otherLazolaLazola appears in Black Burns Fast (2026).Open character guide otherZenandeZenande appears in Black Burns Fast (2026).Open character guide otherAyandaAyanda appears in Black Burns Fast (2026).Open character guide otherJodieJodie appears in Black Burns Fast (2026).Open character guide
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