Godwin Mawuru
Godwin Mawuru | |
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| Born | 15 July 1961 |
| Died | 24 May 2013 |
| Nationality | Zimbabwean |
| Citizenship | Zimbabwean |
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| Years active | Early eighties - 2013 |
| Known for | The Tree Is Mine, Neria |
Godwin Mawuru (15 July 1961 – 24 May 2013) was a Zimbabwean director and producer.
Life and career
[edit]Born in Shamva, Mawuru started his career on stage in the early eighties, working in various areas including acting, directing and working backstage.[1] He made his debut as director with the 1987 film The Tree Is Mine.[1] He is internationally best known for the 1993 film Neria.[2][3] As a producer, he is best known for the Zimbabwean first and longest running soap opera Studio 263.[1] He died as a consequence of a sepsis at 51.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Studio 263 producer Godwin Mawuru dies". ZBC. 24 May 2013. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
- ^ "The changing face of Africa". The Washington Times. 9 April 1993.
- ^ Avis L. Weathersbee (12 November 1993). "'Neria' Probes Zimbabwe's Awakening to Modern Culture". Chicago Sun-Times.
- ^ "Zimbabwe: Filmmaker Mawuru Dies". AllAfrica. 27 May 2013. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
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