The Heart is a Muscle : South Africa’s Oscar Contender - 17 October 2025
In this special Arts and Entertainment feature, we sit down with the creative minds behind The Heart is a Muscle — South Africa’s official entry to the Oscars 2026. The crime thriller, written and directed by the award-winning Imran Hamdulay, stars the talented Keenan Arrison in the lead role.
In Part 1 of this two-part Zoom chat, we dive into the creative journey behind the film, explore the collaboration between Hamdulay and Arrison, and discover how a shared love for Manchester United unexpectedly influenced the casting process.
In Part 2, the conversation turns to the deeper…
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