The ManicaPost
Liberty Dube
Entertainment Correspondent
THE much-awaited premiere of a romantic film – Depth of Emotions – was recently done at Golden Peacock and it lived up to its billing with scores of people from the showbiz industry giving it a royal welcome.
The historic event drew scores of people who were dapper and elegantly dressed.
Some of them strut their stuff on the red carpet, while others took the opportunity to build synergies and have priceless photo shoots.
The film, a brainchild of McLara Films Productions, was written and directed by Mutare-based female film maker, Amanda Ranganawa.
The film tells a romantic story based on the life of Grace, a young woman who loses her womb due to a fibroids removal surgery that goes wrong.
Grace’s boyfriend, Ryan, decides to stand by her and goes on to marry her, much to the dismay and disapproval of his family.
Depth of Emotions looks at issues of fibroids, women’s health, marriage, love, sacrifice, commitment, barrenness, adoption, surrogacy and African perspective towards marriage and children in a home set-up.
The movie questions the depth of love of two lovers and hence poses the same question to society: How deep does your love go?
The romantic, yet touching and exhilarating film was shot and produced at various locations in Mutare.
It stars the writer, Ranganawa, Simbarashe Chapola, Joseph Dereck Hakurimwi, Lynette Harahwa, Everjoyce Mahachi, Barbara Vhengedza and Precious Mzulu.
The film was produced by Mclara Multimedia Productions, a film and media company that was launched by Ranganawa in 2017.
The film production is also an association between Mclara Multimedia Productions, Tatenda Studios and Pikicha Afrika (Harare and Mutare film companies).
Ranganawa told The Weekender Entertainment that she was overwhelmed by the response received by the event.
“I am overwhelmed and filled with gratitude. God did it for me and I am thankful to the people who made the event a success. I am grateful to God and the people of Mutare who made it a memorable one,” she said.
The film premiere was attended by, among others, dignitaries from the National Arts Council, as well as veteran filmmaker, Moses Matanda who described the event as a resounding success.
He also endorsed the film.
“It is a must-watch film that tackles on critical issues that happen in the society.
“The première was a success and is a befitting symbol showing that the film is out of the ordinary.
“It is exceptional,” he said.
