ZIMBABWEAN celebrated film producer and news anchor Marc T Mandisoul returned home from the Cannes Film Festival 2025 with agreements to feature top actors in his forthcoming International film 3 Days in Africa.
The 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival ran from May 13 to 24, where Mandisoul sealed deals with actors Ayse Top (Netherlands), Enrico Bresciani (Italy) and Munya Chidzonga (Zimbabwe) for the film.
The 3 Days in Africa film is a holiday crime thriller directed by Mandisoul, starring award-winning Dutch actress and supermodel Top, rising Italian star Bresciani and top Zimbabwean actors Ed Chamr, Paul Shephard, Nyasha Nhongo, Jermaine Cole Mandisoul, Winter Sky Mandisoul and Devante Ray Britte.
This is the much-awaited follow-up to Mandisoul's faith-based movie Dunamis. 3 Days in Africa will be shot in Zimbabwe in August and is scheduled for an early 2026 world premiere, pegged for February 14, with a worldwide release in cinemas. The film will stream online thereafter.
Top represented the Netherlands and emerged as one of the top 4 best international models and actresses at a star-studded event held during the Cannes Film Festival 2025.
Hollywood usually dominates awards and Top lit up the red carpet alongside global icons like Rihanna, Halle Berry and Tom Cruise, and walked the runway for celebrated designer Andres Aquino during the Global Short Film Awards Fashion Show.
The event had film legends and creative minds, including Cuba Gooding Jr, artist Emma Courage and World Fashion Expo founder Gigi Hobson (Dubai). Top also stunned in designs by Enoka Fashion, leaving a lasting impression on the international fashion scene.
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“Ayse Top is making a powerful transition from runway to screen with her upcoming lead role in the film 3 Days in Africa, produced by Mandisoul Film from New York. In this gripping drama, she will portray Nandipha, the daughter of an underground crime lord, navigating a world of danger, loyalty and inner conflict. The role marks a major milestone in Ayse’s acting career, blending her natural presence with deep, dramatic storytelling on an international scale. With her powerful performance and captivating screen presence, Ayse is set to leave a bold mark in the world of cinema.
“Ayse is now preparing for her next major runway appearance at Le Salon des Miroirs in Paris, hosted by Trailblazer Queen Productions (USA). After Paris, she will head to the iconic Venice Film Festival, continuing her global journey in both fashion and film,” Mandisoul said.
3 Days in Africa is more than a film, rather it’s a bold statement about the transformative power of international collaboration in the creative arts. By uniting a diverse cast and crew from Europe and Africa, the production exemplifies the value of cross-border partnerships in storytelling.
In an era where film can serve as both art and diplomacy, such collaborations nurture cultural understanding, expand market reach and bring untold stories to the global stage. Mandisoul’s inclusive vision breaks geographic and industry silos, proving that meaningful connections between continents not only elevate the quality of cinema but also inspire shared progress. This film project is a cultural bridge, connecting Zimbabwe, the Netherlands, Italy and beyond through the universal language of film.
As global audiences eagerly anticipate its release, 3 Days in Africa stands as a testament to Africa’s cinematic rise, its stories and its enduring power to captivate the world.
The 3 Days in Africa synopsis reads:
When Italian movie star Tony Monterro arrives at a popular Zimbabwean resort to shoot his new movie "Vampire Weekend," his world is turned upside down as he falls in love with Nandipha Khumalo, the daughter of an underground crime lord. The chaotic movie set helmed by an eccentric director and multicultural cast members constantly at loggerheads provides an intriguing subplot. Law enforcement agents descend upon the resort in a bid to bring the Khumalo family and its foreign associates to justice, and in this character-driven multiplex story about love, crime, friendship, redemption and the unorthodox world of making a paranormal movie in Africa.
Film producer and actor Adelaide Segan Ganyani said he was thrilled to be part of the crew for 3 Days in Africa.
“As an assistant director, I'm excited to bring my skills and experience to the table and contribute to the film's success. Working with Marc T Mandisoul and the international cast is a dream come true and I am learning so much from this experience. It's a great opportunity for me to grow as a filmmaker and showcase Zimbabwean talent on a global platform. I'm honoured to be part of this project and can't wait to see it come to life on the big screen!” Ganyani said.
