God Sleeps on Sundays
Jan 30, 2026 · 18m
Director
Naishe NyamubayaOverview
James, a disgraced preacher exiled after a city scandal, is assigned to build a new church in a distant rural community. However, the land bought by the church is occupied by Chirongoma, a revered traditional healer. As a fierce rivalry breaks out between James and Chirongoma over the land, God Sleeps on Sundays presents a timely critique on the imperialist nature of religion in displacing Indigenous communities and eroding ancestral traditions.
Cast of God Sleeps on Sundays
Crew of God Sleeps on Sundays
Naishe NyamubayaDirector, Writer
Sue-Ellen ChitunyaProducer- Cameron BaatjiesDirector of Photography
- Shelby NcubeEditor
- Shylet NdarambwaProduction Design
Yara ShahidiExecutive Co-Producer- Sphe DludluScript Supervisor
- Leonard MatsaFirst Assistant Director
- Nkosi Kwanele NcubeAssociate Producer
Jabu MudzvovaAssistant Director- Jah PrayzahMusic
About God Sleeps on Sundays
What is God Sleeps on Sundays about?
James, a disgraced preacher exiled after a city scandal, is assigned to build a new church in a distant rural community. However, the land bought by the church is occupied by Chirongoma, a revered traditional healer. As a fierce rivalry breaks out between James and Chirongoma over the land, God Sleeps on Sundays presents a timely critique on the imperialist nature of religion in displacing…
When was God Sleeps on Sundays released?
God Sleeps on Sundays was released on January 30, 2026.
How long is God Sleeps on Sundays?
God Sleeps on Sundays runs 18 minutes.
Who directed God Sleeps on Sundays?
God Sleeps on Sundays was directed by Naishe Nyamubaya.
Who is in the cast of God Sleeps on Sundays?
The cast of God Sleeps on Sundays includes Leroy Panashe Siyafa (James), Tendaiishe Chitima (Mavis), Wizzy Mangoma (Chirongoma) and Claude Maredza (Chief).