Elelwani (2012)
- Directed by
- Ntshavheni Wa Luruli
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- South Africa
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Rating
- 5.2 of 10 from 4 voters
- 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
A young woman from a Venda community in South Africa faces pressure to marry a man she does not love. Her family and tradition clash with her desire for independence and a different life.
contemplativeearnestslow-burnculturally groundedmelancholicintimatepoignantmeasured
What happens
Elelwani is a 2012 South African drama film directed by Ntshavheni wa Luruli. It won awards for Achievement in Production Design and Best Actress in a Leading Role for Masebe at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards. It was selected as the South African entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards, but was not nominated. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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