Vincent Moloi

Biography

Vincent Moloi is a South African filmmaker known for powerful documentaries and television. Born in Soweto shortly after the 1976 uprisings, he has produced and directed over 50 documentaries and more than ten TV series. His work spans shows like The Lab, Society 1, Soul City and A Place Called Home. Among his acclaimed films is A Pair of Boots and a Bicycle (2007), telling the story of Job Maseko, a decorated black soldier in the Second World War. In Skulls of My People (2016), Moloi explores the call for reparations by Namibia’s Herero and Nama peoples for the genocide committed by Germany from 1904. He combines social history, archival work, and contemporary stories to highlight voices often overlooked. Moloi has earned international recognition, including the African Trailblazer Award at Cannes during MIPCOM. Whether through documentary or serialized storytelling, his films aim to engage, provoke thought, and connect local realities to global conversations.

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Social & Reach