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Feature film — 2026

Black Burns Fast (2026)

7.01h 36mComedy — Romance — Drama

Black Burns Fast is a queer and quirky coming of age film set in at a prestigious boarding school in South Africa. 17-year-old adorkable Luthando is on track for a normal academic year, until Ayanda arrives at the school and forces her to rethink everything. In the aftermath, Luthando struggles with juggling multiple identities to avoid rejection from her mother and her schoolmates as she comes to terms with her sexuality.

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Director: Sandulela Asanda

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Cast & crew

Esihle Ndleleni as Luthando

Esihle Ndleleni

Luthando

Muadi Ilung as Ayanda

Muadi Ilung

Ayanda

Mila Smith as Jodie

Mila Smith

Jodie

Khensani Khoza as Zenande

Khensani Khoza

Zenande

Ntsimedi Gwangwa as Lazola

Ntsimedi Gwangwa

Lazola

Basetsana Motloung as Anele

Basetsana Motloung

Anele

Rob van Vuuren as Mr Wainwright

Rob van Vuuren

Mr Wainwright

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