Otelo Burning

Otelo Burning

6.6

2011-12-30

When 16 year old Otelo Buthelezi, his best friend, New Year, and his 12 year old brother, Ntwe, are invited to the beach-house of their new friend, Tau Modise, they step into a world previously closed to them. It is exactly the opposite of their township- a place under a constant and growing threat from political violence, driven by Inkatha hostel dwellers on one side and township United Democratic Front comrades on the other. Soon, everyone recognizes that Otelo is gifted on the water, a god in waiting for his purpose.

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When 16 year old Otelo Buthelezi, his best friend, New Year, and his 12 year old brother, Ntwe, are invited to the beach-house of their new friend, Tau Modise, they step into a world previously closed to them. It is exactly the opposite of their township- a place under a constant and growing threat from political violence, driven by Inkatha hostel dwellers on one side and township United Democratic Front comrades on the other. Soon, everyone recognizes that Otelo is gifted on the water, a god in waiting for his purpose.

Released

2011-12-30

Runtime

72

Director

Sara Blecher

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Drama

Language

English

Production

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    Jafta Mamabolo

    Jafta Mamabolo
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    Thomas Gumede

    Thomas Gumede
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    Sihle Xaba

    Sihle Xaba
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    Tshepang Mohlomi

    Tshepang Mohlomi