White Lion

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White Lion
This South African movie is about a young man's quest to save a rare white lion. The Shangaan believe white lions are messengers from from ancestors, and when one is born in their valley, a young man is assigned to protect it at all costs. However a local hunter has his sights set on this very valuable animal, and it becomes a battle to keep it alive as it grows to adulthood.

89 minutes.
Parental Guidance.
Animals, Documentary, Drama, Family.

Not currently showing on the local cinema circuit.

See, I almost look like a sheep.
See, I almost look like a sheep.

Credits

Cast
John Kani, Thabo Malema, A.J. van der Merwe, Brendan Grealy, Jamie Bartlett
Director
Michael Swan
ScreenplayRodney Fuhr
MusicPhilip Miller
CinematographyMichael Swan
Sound formatsDolby Digital
Made in2009
Produced byPeru Productions

Official Site
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Film and Publications Board (FPB) Report (SA)

GenreDocumentary, drama
LanguageNone
NudityNone
SexNone
ViolenceVery mild low impact violence, in nature, brief hunting lions
PrejudiceNone
BlasphemyNone
Drug abuseNone
CommentsNone
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Ratings

Scale (Max)20

What the Critics say

Cape Argus / The Star
Munyaradzi Vomo quote iconThe cinematography is amazing.
15
Die Burger
Laetitia Pople quote iconLeeu-sprokie vir stadskind à la SA
10
Cape Times
Munyaradzi Vomo quote iconThe cinematography is amazing.
15

Average .. 67%

13

Trailer






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