Nthabiseng Mokoena

Nthabiseng Mokoena, a luminary of South African cinema, was born in 1975 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Active from the mid-1990s onward, Mokoena is best known for his dramatic films, notably "Voices of the Wind" and "Under the African Sky," which elegantly illustrate the complex socio-political landscape of post-apartheid South Africa, earning him several local and international accolades. His directorial style is marked by a profound reverence for his cultural heritage, a poignant realism, and a knack for eliciting deeply emotive performances from his cast. Possessing an unshakeable integrity and a boundless passion for storytelling, Mokoena's work continually serves as a powerful reflection of the human spirit, resonating far beyond the borders of his native land.