In KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, retired schoolteacher Mama Zikhali gathers her class for one final lesson: the extraordinary 40-year story of Phinda, where pioneering conservationists, local communities and wildlife transformed a degraded landscape into one of Africa's oldest and most celebrated rewilding successes.
The Return
Director: Will Clothier · Writer: Will Clothier
In KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, retired schoolteacher Mama Zikhali gathers her class for one final lesson: the extraordinary 40-year story of Phinda, where pioneering conservationists, local communities and wildlife transformed a degraded landscape into one of Africa's oldest and most celebrated rewilding successes.
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PHINDA is a 2026 documentary movie from the United Kingdom directed by Will Clothier, starring Nomusa Zikhali, Benson Ngubane and Les Carlisle. It was released on October 8, 2026. The running time is 1 h 7 min, in English.
“The Return”
PHINDA was released on October 8, 2026.
PHINDA was directed by Will Clothier.
The main cast includes Nomusa Zikhali, Benson Ngubane, Les Carlisle and Barry Mthembu.
PHINDA runs 1 h 7 min.
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Will Clothier