Entertainment Reporter
THE vibrant and bustling streets of Windhoek come to life in the new Namibian web series “Tsek”, where imminent threat looms from marauding gangs, or a neighbourhood dog that is all too eager to bite a chunk from one’s derriere.
The mini web series premiered on the 9th of October 2024 in the capital and is written by Jenny Kandenge, Inna Goroh, Jacob Shichilenge and directed by Goroh as well.
The miniseries follows the life of Jonas, a socially awkward and frigid young man, who is played by seasoned Namibian actor Bret Kamwi.
As soon as the camera starts rolling, the series offers comedic relief as the all too timid Jonas, labelled as the “moegoe” in the film, stands up to various, seemingly mundane adversities in his everyday life, all while ultimately just trying to get to work on time.
“Our goal for the series was to create something we hadn’t seen locally and maybe even within the SADC region, maybe Africa. But we wanted the production value to be high – well, as high as we could possibly make it, within the budget available. We think the show is a first of its kind because of how we tackled the themes, the effects, the filming, and the awesome team of creatives behind it,” Goroh said in an interview with Informanté.
The mini series, which has a total of five episodes, can be described as quirky and something refreshing on the scene. In terms of cinematography, the camera is like water, transitioning from scene to scene fluidly and at times at a fast pace, elevating the sense of anxiety the main character feels.
The overall acting of the cast is subtle and not too over the top, with the main character, Jonas, delivering a stellar performance; his mannerisms and body language offer the viewers a window into the turmoil that brews within.
The cast includes Theodor Goagosteb, Abigail Goliath, Lugino Goraseb, Fausino Paulus, Whilzahn Gelderbloem, and Elago Akwake. The mini series can be viewed on YouTube at Inchiology Studios.
The film shines a light on the immense talent within the Namibian film industry, illuminating a sunless alcove that often goes unnoticed.
