Under Heavy Rock (2020), film still

About this Short Film

Under Heavy Rock (Martin Mkandawire, Malawi, 2020) joins our Focus on Ability programme as a thoughtful short that reflects on achievement, community and creativity in a village setting. The film uses striking visual motifs, including paints, the mouth and group interactions, alongside honest portrayals of physical disability and mobility, including wheelchair use. Mkandawire invites viewers to consider everyday skills and shared moments rather than dramatic spectacle. Presented as part of our international shorts, it complements the festival's focus on highlighting the abilities, experiences and achievements of people with disability. A compact, quietly powerful piece that prompts reflection and conversation.

Film Details

Country: Malawi
Genre: Personal Story
Festival Year: 2020
Filmmaker: Martin Mkandawire

Film Transcript

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Filmmaker

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48 comments
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MIKE CHIUNDIRA 3/09/2020

It is a very nice movie...so inspiring

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Matilde D'Urzo 27/08/2020

Very fresh and uplifting. Liked the idea the message and the realization. Way to go

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Chisomo Cosmas 25/08/2020

This is very important talent that gives confidence to disabled friends and it can help them to realise that they can do something indeed in the country. I like this

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Hindo Mankhwanda 24/08/2020

Wow It's wonderful

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Kelvin Maxwell Ngoma 23/08/2020

Very touching an superb film. I specifically like the Inclusiveness in the film.

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Edson Mlandu 23/08/2020

I love the message and creativity In this movie continue using your talent we love your work brothermay God continue blessing you with new critical ideas.thank you

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Yankho Kaliyoni 23/08/2020

its nice guys

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Sandram Mcford 23/08/2020

That's so educative guys kind of movies people wants. Big up guys.

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Judah Gift Makocho 22/08/2020

Continue using your talent by to serve God you team is just amazing...

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Chimwemwe Nyirongo 22/08/2020

A very inspiring movie...

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Victoria Banda 22/08/2020

This is really moving

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Fanny Mukwandiyo 22/08/2020

Disability it's not inability I like it

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Memory Mkandawire 21/08/2020

I like the movie...

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Justen phiri 21/08/2020

This is so amazing continue working for the Lord

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Nancy Mwansa 20/08/2020

This is amazing

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Stanley Zimba 20/08/2020

That's a wore some. Disability is indeed not inability.

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Shallon Banda 20/08/2020

It's a very nice movieKeep fire burning

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Sellina Botha 20/08/2020

I support

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Christian Sayanjana 19/08/2020

Very impressive disability is not inability indeed. Big up Martin and team.

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modester kampira 19/08/2020

its a very nice movie.....Malawi fire

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Pilirani Kandyamati 19/08/2020

Nice film keep it up

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Isaac Mwalwimba 19/08/2020

This very interesting and encouraging ..... continue guys. Bravo

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Johnson Daniel Zgambo 19/08/2020

Very impressive..... keep it up guys

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Johnson Daniel Zgambo 19/08/2020

Very impressive ...keep it up guys

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KONDWANI SIKIYA 19/08/2020

Wow dats great and its promising

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Wonderful Kaira 19/08/2020

Thats great

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Lughano Nyirenda 19/08/2020

What a wonderful movie brokeep it up

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Chalamira Mkandawire 19/08/2020

Good work. So much hidden treasure in our societies that need to unearth and support. They don't need handout...

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Golden Chima 19/08/2020

I wish it was 1hr movie is a very very nice movie

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Milward Kalua 19/08/2020

This movie is nice and is teaching us some lessons

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Steve Chingwandu 19/08/2020

Wow Fantastic It's beyond my expectation.Big up guys.Keep it up

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Ruth Ndovie 19/08/2020

It's such a nice movie

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Chrisford Chayera 19/08/2020

That's very fantastic

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Maxwell Chiwanda 19/08/2020

Am voting for Martin mkandawire

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Chrisford Chayera 19/08/2020

That's very fantastic

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yona gondwe 19/08/2020

Wow This is great

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Damson Makanjira 19/08/2020

Great

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Denis Mahata 18/08/2020

Marvelous work so touching

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Wil Grace 18/08/2020

The film is super awesome

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Sangwani Mtegha 18/08/2020

This is excellent the short film that got not just my attention but has made me realise as it is narrated in it Disability is a matter of perception. it high time we work up on our attitudes towards our friends with disability. Nice work

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Arnold Andack 18/08/2020

This perfect guys all the best.. I gave avote

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Gomezgani Kamwamba 18/08/2020

Powerful

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innocent potolani 18/08/2020

the movie is awesome

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Shemu Joyah 18/08/2020

Powerful

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James Chilondola 18/08/2020

This is super awesome and Promising.

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Kelevat Andrew Chigoma 18/08/2020

Movie is so nice

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Amos Chanika 18/08/2020

The movie is life touching and beyond expectation

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Martin mkandawire 18/08/2020

We are on it encourage as many as you can to vote so we can bring the awards home

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