6SENSE

Directed by Amilcar Patel & Chris Kets
Duration 28’ | English & Zulu with English subtitles

6SENSE tells the story of a groundbreaking gqom music producer whose extraordinary journey from rural South Africa to international acclaim is both inspiring and transformative. The self-narrated hybrid documentary explores Mxshi Mo’s early life in the rural foothills of the Drakensberg mountains, South Africa. The film poignantly delves into his realisation around his loss of sight and his discovery of electronic dance music as a way to connect with the outside world – shining a light on a potential path out of his personal darkness.

Amilcar Patel has been lauded for her work in crafting narratives that speak to the full range of African experiences.

Chris Kets has worked in underground music spaces for over a decade, directing culturally vital music videos like DJ Lag’s ‘Ice Drop’, as well as documentary features.

Production Country, Year South Africa, 2024
Produced by Amilcar Patel for Kamva Collective
Producer Amilcar Patel
Associate Producer Hannah Mcinervy
Director of Photography Chris Kets
Sound Tyron Woods
Music Mxshi Mo, Scream, Scratchclart, Hagan, Moonchild Sanelly,
Fiyahdred, Mina, Sam Interface
Editors Chris Kets and Amilcar Patel

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