‘Ompata: The Beginning’s End’ to premiere at Grove Mall

‘Ompata: The Beginning’s End’, the sequel to the popular Ompata saga, will be screened at Ster Kinekor Grove Mall on 31 October.

Tickets are on sale for N$150, with high demand expected for the action-packed film.

The story follows Doggbulls who finds himself in prison after the murder of a corrupt officer. With the help of his associate Drea, he makes a daring escape, leading to chaos in the city as authorities try to regain control.

Producer and cinematographer Roger Rafael, also known as Nino Pequeno, says the film took nearly a year to complete, from late 2023 to August 2024.

“The audience will enjoy seeing familiar faces and local settings. The film has a strong connection to the community,” Rafael says.

Anne Hambuda, one of the directors, emphasised the importance of showcasing Namibian culture through film.

“In directing some scenes for ‘Ompata: The Beginning’s End’, my primary focus was to capture the true essence of Namibian culture and storytelling, and the script made that easy,” she says.

“I believe foreign audiences are more interested in understanding who we are as Namibians rather than seeing an imitation of their own experiences. By grounding the film in our unique perspectives, traditions and narratives, my hope is that it feels familiar to locals while offering something new and unique for international viewers.”

Directed by Hambuda, Ngamburiro Mutumbwa and Imãn Ayisha, the movie features a diverse cast including Dorian Mario, Khadijah Mouton, Woudré Tune, and Karishma Isaacs.

The script was written by Ngamburiro Mutumbwa, Shakira Kaura, Francineth Bauleth, Imãn Ayisha, and Ndeshipewa Angula, with cinematography by Steven Haihambo, Didi Pedro, Silas Ekondo and Rafael himself. The sound team includes Matty Kambudu, Steven Haihambo, Adriano Paulus and Ailly Shangelao, with the film’s score by LSD & Kimzala.

The film is expected to draw strong interest, continuing the success of the original Ompata storyline.