New SA movie is breaking the mould
Dora’s Peace tells the story of Dora, a Hillbrow hooker, who sets out to save a gifted young boy from the violent clutches of organised crime.
In the process, she is forced to rediscover aspects of her own lost humanity.
Shot on location in Johannesburg, the film releases on 26 August.
Khabonina Qubeka portrays a woman who has to fend for herself – and an orphaned child – in very difficult circumstances, and she does so with seriously badass gusto.
It’s a journey of self-discovery that has a message for women across South Africa and across generations, about deriving the strength to stand up for themselves and what they believe in.
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“Dora is emotionally complex,” says Kalarytis. “For Qubeka it’s a fantastic role as she breaks the often stereotypical portrayal of the aging prostitute.
She’s not anyone’s sidekick, and her character is memorable, authentic and deeply human.