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The Heart Is a Muscle

  • 86 mins
  • Drama, Feature
  • 2025

At a barbecue, Ryan’s five-year-old son briefly goes missing. Ryan’s violent reaction to this scare sets off a chain of events and unearths secrets from the past. A journey of self-discovery and forgiveness begins.

Director

Imran Hamdulay

Cinematographer

Kabeer Shaik

Composer

Tapiwa Musvosvi

Cast

Keenan Arrison, Melissa De Vries, Loren Loubser

Awards

Berlinale 2025 – Ecumenical Jury Prize
Selected as the South African entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.
Berline International Festival: Nominated Panorma Audience award for Best feature, Won Ecumenical Jury, 2025

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