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Ngaka

1976

An early Botswana film centered on a traditional healer — a ngaka — and the beliefs and community that surround him. A rare glimpse of the country's fledgling cinema.

Why it’s here

Documented as the first Setswana feature and a foundational work of Botswana cinema.

Part of 1 Essential Film from Botswana

This film is stop 1 of 1 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Botswana. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

Watching this film stamps Botswana in the 196 country film challenge.