Uhlanga the Mark (2012)
- Directed by
- Ndaba Ka Ngwane
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- South Africa
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
The film follows characters living in rural South Africa as they struggle with violence and poverty. It shows the harsh realities of their everyday lives without easy answers.
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What happens
Uhlanga the Mark also known as Uhlanga: The Mark is a 2012 South African drama film produced, written, directed by award-winning author Ndaba Ka Ngwane on his directorial debut. The film stars Sbo Da Poet, Thuli Mhlongo and award-winning DJ Linda Sibiya on his acting debut in the lead roles. The background music for the film was scored by Khulekani Zondi who also handled the cinematography and editing. The theme of the film is based on the violence and rural poverty in modern South Africa. The film was made with a low budget and was released on 15 July 2012. It received critical acclaim from the critics for its screenplay, visual effects and cinematography. The film was also premiered in several international film festivals in South Africa, UK, Italy and Germany. The film has won several awards and nominations in International film festivals. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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