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Otelo Burning

A Nation on the Crest of Change

6.6

1h 12m

2011

“A Nation on the Crest of Change”

Synopsis

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.

Director

Sara Blecher

Trailer

Drama

woman director

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Cast & Crew

Jafta Mamabolo

Jafta Mamabolo

as Otelo

Thomas Gumede

Thomas Gumede

as New Year

Sihle Xaba

as Mandla Modise

Tshepang Mohlomi

as Ntwe

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