
Feature film — 2026
Black Burns Fast (2026)
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
On screen
Cast & crew

Esihle Ndleleni
Luthando

Muadi Ilung
Ayanda

Mila Smith
Jodie

Khensani Khoza
Zenande

Ntsimedi Gwangwa
Lazola

Basetsana Motloung
Anele

Rob van Vuuren
Mr Wainwright
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