Otelo Burning

A Nation on the Crest of Change


Otelo Burning
Set during the late 1980s in KwaZulu-Natal, we follow a group of young black boys who find an escape from township life and the violence of the 'struggle' in surfing. After being trained by an older white man, they achieve some success, but romance leads to jealousy, which leads to tragedy, forcing hard choices on those involved.

102 minutes.
No persons under 13 (Violence).
Drama.

Not currently showing on the local cinema circuit.

Where did that shark go to?
Where did that shark go to?

Credits

Cast
Jafta Mamabolo, Thomas Gumede, Tshepang Mohlom,i, Nolwazi Shange, Sihle Xaba
Director
Sara Blecher
ScreenplayClarence Hamilton
MusicAlan Ari Lazar
CinematographyLance Gewer
EditingMegan Gill
Sound formats
Made in2011
Produced byCinga Productions

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Ratings

Scale (Max)20

What the Critics say

Cape Times
Glynis O'Hara quote iconLong ride to freedom.
15

What the People say

Internet
12 Netizens quote iconNo impact.
14

Average .. 73%

15

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