FILMOGRAPHY

Heart of the Hunter

Release year
2023

Media Format
Series

Director
Jozua Malherbe

Leading man Sisanda Henna, who plays Deputy President Mtima, the corrupt politician at the heart of the story, lets Drum in on what to expect.

Now, picture this: a post-democratic South Africa where a retired assassin (played by Bonko Khoza) is pulled back into action and has to fight to protect his family by morphing into a battle against a power-hungry politician eyeing the presidential seat.

That’s the canvas upon which Heart of the Hunter, directed by Mandlakayise Walter Dube, unfolds. It’s the on-screen adaptation of the gripping novel by South African luminary Deon Meyer.

Directed by Mandla Dube.

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Sisanda Henna stars in on-screen adaptation of gripping Deon Meyer novel

Leading man Sisanda Henna, who plays Deputy President Mtima, the corrupt politician at the heart of the story, lets Drum in on what to expect.
Netflix

Everything You Need to Know About Heart of the Hunter

What was just an ordinary day for motorcycle mechanic Zuko turns into a deadly hunt for justice. In the suspense film Heart of the Hunter, from director Mandlakayise W. Dube (Silverton Siege), an assassin is forced out of retirement to unearth a conspiracy that could upend the South African government.