The media has been abuzz for the past weekย as the premiereย of theย South African film Happiness is aย Four-letter Word, on 11 February,ย approached. M-Net Movies will be attending the eventย to give you the scoop onย this much-anticipated movie.
An award-winningย book by Cynthia Jele, Happiness is a Four-letter Wordย was adapted into a screenplay by Busisiwe Ntintili. The movie arrives just in time for Valentine's Day, as it is a heart-warming contemporary romance surrounding the lives of three best friends, starring well acclaimed South African personalities and actresses, Khanyi Mbau, Mmabatho Monthso from Jacob's Cross, and Renate Stuurman.
It follows the lives of these strong, empowered and highly individual women. In a time when wealth and position seemย to be more important than traditional values, each woman will find out that happiness is not found in a one-size-fits all box.
The movie boasts acclaimed experts in cinematography and production such asย Lance Gewer, whoย worked on the Oscarยฎย winning film, Tsotsi.ย Thabang Moleya, whoย has extensive experience directing in the South Africanย film industry, is also on board, as well asย sought-after producers Junaid Ahmed,ย Helena Spring and Bongiwe Sleane.
From allย weโve seen and heard, this is not a movie you want to miss. Grab your partner or spoil yourselves to a ladies' night, andย watchย Happiness is a Four-letter Word in cinemas. Remember to check M-Net Movies on Twitterย and M-Net on Instagramย (mnettv) for updates on the premiere, using the hashtah #MMHappiness.