Archive · 29 Sep 2025
South Africa Submits 'The Heart Is A Muscle' for Oscars
South Africa has chosen a movie called 'The Heart is a Muscle' to compete at the Oscars.
The movie is about fathers, sons, and learning to forgive each other.
The story takes place in a neighborhood in South Africa.
The movie was first shown at a film festival in Berlin.
The director, Imran Hamdulay, is very happy that his film was chosen.
South Africa has won an Oscar before, and this movie hopes to do the same.
The movie is about families and finding belonging.
South Africa selected 'The Heart is a Muscle' for the Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards.
The film explores the relationship between fathers and sons and themes of healing.
It is set in South Africa’s Cape Flats neighborhood.
'The Heart is a Muscle' premiered at the Berlin Film Festival and is still playing at global festivals.
The film is directed by Imran Hamdulay.
- Who
- Imran Hamdulay, director of 'The Heart is a Muscle'
- What
- South Africa's submission to the Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film
- When
- For the 98th Academy Awards
- Where
- The story is set in South Africa’s Cape Flats neighborhood.
- Why
- To compete for Best International Feature Film.
- Movie Title
- The Heart is a Muscle
- Director
- Imran Hamdulay
- Category
- Best International Feature Film
- Country
- South Africa
- Synopsis
- Focuses on fathers and sons, healing, and forgiveness
- Premiere
- Berlin Film Festival