17/12/2025
Behind-The-Scene. ❤️😩💋
Isililo is a deeply personal and cinematic documentary set in the informal settlements of Ward 52, Langa. Anchored in the lived experience of a young kasi kid, the film explores gender-based violence (GBV) not as an isolated act but as a constant presence that shapes childhood, identity and the future of an entire community. Even when violence is not directly experienced, its echoes are felt through what is witnessed at home, heard in the streets and absorbed in silence. The documentary moves through the everyday spaces of Langa narrow alleys, overcrowded homes, communal kitchens and street corners revealing how exposure to GBV influences emotions, behavior and life choices among young people. Anger, withdrawal, substance use and repetition of harmful cycles emerge alongside moments of resilience, care and collective survival. Personal reflection is layered with community insight and professional perspective, offering a holistic understanding of how trauma travels across generations. Isililo is both a cry and a witness. It is a film about growing up in broken systems, about what young people carry even when no one names it and about the quiet strength found in communities that continue to live, love and resist despite deep wounds. Through an intimate, human-centered lens, the documentary challenges audiences to confront the unseen consequences of GBV and to listen to the voices shaped by its presence.
