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1960

Own It February 03, 2026

Genre: Drama

Runtime: 98 Minutes

UPC: MAV-6376, 824355637625

Storyline

When the remains of an apartheid-era policeman are discovered 60 years after he went missing, a retired singer revisits her past to help with the investigation. But how much does she know, and what is she holding back?

Produced By

Bruce Retief, Michael Mutombo

Directed By

King Shaft, Michael Mutombo

Cast

Zandile Madliwa, Sanda Shandu, Anele Matoti

About the Crew

  • Bruce Retief is a composer and producer from South Africa who began his career in the film industry as a composer, creating music for National Geographic documentaries and other short-form projects. He went on to score some of South Africa's earliest animated releases, including Adventures in Zambia for which he received an Annie Award nomination from the International Animated Film Association and Khumba, which earned him the Best Score award at the 2014 South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs). After composing for numerous feature films, Bruce expanded into production, writing and producing his debut feature, 1960. The film won Best Feature at the Durban International Film Festival, Africa's largest film festival, in 2022. Today, Bruce continues to compose and produce across an ever-evolving industry, working on both local and international projects.
  • Zandile Madliwa is an actress know for The Kissing Booth (2018), The Kissing Booth 2 (2020), The Kissing Booth 3 (2021), and Art of Love (2023).
  • Anele Matoti is an actor known for The Red Sea Diving Resort (2019), The Watch (2020), The Mauritanian (2021), Family and Rugby (2025), and Recipes for Love and Murder (2022-2025).