Chivi Chanaka

2025  |  Original Short Film  |   8 min

Chivi Chanaka is a bold psychological drama rooted in abstract minimalist theatre and spiritual allegory. Set in a stark, symbolic world of spotlights and soundscapes, the story unfolds in what appear to be the final moments of Ruvarashe – a young woman in cardiac arrest, suspended between life and death. Somewhere between memory and hallucination, we descend into Chivi Chanaka – a surreal lounge bar nestled deep in Chivinda City, where temptation is served like food and sin is dressed in ecstasy. There, she encounters Chivika, a demonic whisperer and territorial spirit of Chivinda City, who slowly guides her past resistance… into surrender.

Directed by

John Murinye


Written by

Trish Chilenje & John Murinye


Production Company

© Zarura Creative | Zarura Studios

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Genres

Psychological Thriller, Drama


This short film is …

Dark, Suspenseful, Thriller, Twists & Turns, Emotional, Drama

Audio

Shona, English [Original]


Subtitles

English

Cast

Elizabeth Murinye (Ruvarashe)
Zoe Murinye (Chivika)
Gillian Mushori (Helen)
Silence Captain (Doctor)
Lorraine Munatsi (Slay Nurse)
Clarissa Dumba (The Mother)
Tatenda Kuvarega (Host)

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