Film
Gijima
About
Director
Dean Leslie
Producer
Dean Leslie
Sponsor
Salomon
Running time
15 minutes
Country / Nationality
South Africa
Our Judges say:
Beautiful and affecting film about the challenges faced by poor South African runners.Paul Hodgson Music Judge
"Running is simple, but it is also very complicated". Zulu culture says, " A person is a person because of other people".Simon Taylor
A hopeful film tackling the big question of why we do things we love and acknowledging the barriers or privilege that is often involved.Hannah Maia
What are we talking about when we talk about running? For Sinovuyo Ngcobo, like many of us, it is both simple and complicated. Growing up in rural KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, Sinovuyo has faced tremendous hardship and adversity but running has always been there for him. Initially it was an escape but over time, running taught him lessons in perseverance, determination and self belief. “Gijima” (From Zulu. Meaning: To Run) is an honest story, of a young boy from rural South Africa, who always had one dream… To run. It is an inspiring account of hope and courage, against all odds. Sinovuyo is part of the incredible LIV2Run running program. LIV2Run exists without any government funding and relies entirely on support through sponsorships and donations. To find out more and to see how you can support please visit: www.liv-village.com/liv2run/
