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PHINDA
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Directed by Will Clothier. With Nomusa Zikhali, Benson Ngubane, Les Carlisle.
72/100
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In KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, retired schoolteacher Mama Zikhali gathers her class for one final lesson: the extraordinary 40-year story of Phinda, where pioneering conservationists, local communities and wildlife transformed a degraded landscape into one of Africa's oldest and most celebrated rewilding successes.
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MOVIHERO ESTIMATEYOUR WATCHLISTIn KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, retired schoolteacher Mama Zikhali gathers her class for one final lesson: the extraordinary 40-year story of Phinda, where pioneering…
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MoviHero lists October 8, 2026 as the release date for PHINDA. Will Clothier is the listed director. The listed cast includes Nomusa Zikhali as Self, Benson Ngubane as Self, Les Carlisle as Self, Barry Mthembu as Self. A trailer is available on this page.
Release dateOctober 8, 2026
GenresDocumentary
Runtime1h 7m
DirectorWill Clothier
CastNomusa Zikhali as Self, Benson Ngubane as Self, Les Carlisle as Self, Barry Mthembu as Self
TrailerAvailable on this page
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
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