Tjitji the Himba Girl

Tjitji the Himba Girl

2015 · 21 min · Drama

Tjijandjeua – Tjitji, a young, successful and ambitious student, has secret dreams of being the next famous ‘Talk Show Host’. However, Tjitji’s Mother and Father live dutifully, in the time-honoured Himba tradition.

Directed by Oshosheni Hiveluah · Written by Toucy Tjijombo

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