Film
Black Burns Fast
2026 · 1h 36m · Comedy · Romance · Drama
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Overview
Black Burns Fast is a queer and quirky coming of age film set in at a prestigious boarding school in South Africa. 17-year-old adorkable Luthando is on track for a normal academic year, until Ayanda arrives at the school and forces her to rethink everything. In the aftermath, Luthando struggles with juggling multiple identities to avoid rejection from her mother and her schoolmates as she comes to terms with her sexuality.
Where to watch
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Cast
Esihle Ndleleni
Luthando
Muadi Ilung
Ayanda
Mila Smith
Jodie
Khensani Khoza
Zenande
Ntsimedi Gwangwa
Lazola
Basetsana Motloung
Anele
Rob van Vuuren
Mr Wainwright
Crew
- Sandulela AsandaDirector · Writer
- Cait PansegrouwProducer
- Elias RibeiroProducer
- Helen KuunExecutive Producer
- Sne DladlaOriginal Music Composer
- Kalya KahanEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- July 31, 2026
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Rated
- 15
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance, Drama
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