Selmor Mtukudzi says she had to seek permission from her husband of 10 years, Tendai, to kiss another man on camera.
Selmor plays a role in new movie Escape which was written by award winning UK film maker Agnieszka Piotrowska who co-directed the movie with Zimbabwean director Joe Njagu.
The no under-18 movie will premiere on October 4 at Ster Kinekor Sam Levy Village in Harare, hosted by the Zimbabwe International Film Festival Trust. Thereafter, a DVD release and a global festival tour will take place.
In the movie, Selmor who plays Anna will share a passionate kiss with the lead actor Charles (played by Jose Marques).
“I was nervous. I have been married for almost 10 years and this was a first for me. I asked for permission from my husband first before shooting the scene. He was supportive and had a meeting with the film’s directors and even the main actor,” said Selmor. She said Tendai watched the scene and joked about it.
“Tendai has watched the scene and at that time it wasn’t easy for me. Jokingly he’d say ‘hmmmm what’s happening here.’ But because we have such a firm foundation as a couple he was happy at the end of the day. This was part of his job because he is producing the music for each scene,” said Selmor.
Asked how he felt upon seeing his wife kiss another man, Tendai said he had never felt so proud of his wife. “When I watched the scene I felt so proud of my wife. I’m a modern man and there wasn’t a hint of jealousy as I understood it was art. Why I say I understand is that I’ve done it before on my music video called Ndichifema,” said Tendai.
