Movie Review: Hits and Misses of Thabang Moleya’s Happiness is a Four Letter Word
http://ift.tt/2rj71xo By Isabella Akinseye H appiness is a Four Letter Word, is a South African romantic comedy which follows the lives of three best friends: Nandi (Mmabatho Montsho), Zaza (Khanyi Mbau) and Princess (Renate Stuurman) who are in search of their own meanings of happiness. Directed by Thabang Moleya, the movie is based on the eponymous award-winning novel by Cynthia Jele. It has been nominated for ‘Best First Feature Film by a Director’ at the upcoming 2017 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). Hits Cinematography. Lance Gewer gives viewers a tantalising experience of what modern day Johannesburg looks like. From the suburbs to the inner city, we are taken on a visual journey with beautiful shots of the City of Gold. The interior scenes are also well captured, cementing Happiness is a Four Letter Word ’s place in chic flick land. Little surprise that Lance Gewer took home the award for Best Cinematographer at this year’s Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards....