Written and Directed byGAVIN HOOD
Produced byPETER FUDAKOWSKI
Based on the novel "Tsotsi" by ATHOL FUGARD
Stephen Bess said, "This is Boyz -n- The Hood and Dead Presidents South African style. A great film!"
I had the pleasure last night of attending a private screening of the South African film, Tsotsi. The film has gained instantly popularity after winning (to name a few) the Thessaloniki Film Festival 2005, Toronto Film Festival 2005, Edinburgh film festival 2005 and recently stole the heart of the American Academy for best foreign film of 2005. The film stars actor, Presley Chweneyagae who portrayed (Tsotsi, meaning Thug)
The film takes a dramatic turn when Tsotsi car jacks a woman just to find that there is a baby in the car. He is forced to care for the child rather than abandon him. The child forces him to deal with the demons of his own childhood and eventually compels him to examine his own humanity. This is when the healing begins. The film also co-stars Mothusi Magano (Boston) who urges his comrades to examine their own “decency” and Terry Pheto who plays Miriam, the beauty that helps calm Tsotsi beast within. This is an excellent film and a must see for all. There are about five different languages spoken in this subtitled film including Zulu, Sesotho, and SA Slang, but it doesn’t take away from an absolutely riveting performance from an outstanding cast and crew. The film will hit selected locations in the United States on Friday, March 10th. Go see this film!
16 comments:
thank u!!!
My pleasure! :)
I will put it on my list of things to do this weekend, thank you.
It's been a while since I have been here, but I love that picture of you!
I had heard of Tsoti too and hopefully I will get to see it on DVD. I would like to wholeheartedly recommend Born into Brothels. It's a documentary, but is a wonderful look at the lives of children living in the brothels of India.
spin doc1-
Yes, it should be enjoyable
Sumeeta-
Hey there! Where have you been??? I know, I know...busy working. Always a pleasure. The documentary on India sounds interesting. I watched one not long ago concerning young girls being forced into prostitution. I'll have to look that one up. Thanks!
i thought the speech the producer gave when he accepted his Oscar was one of the best moments of the nights! I must see this movie, although it was already my pick to win!
I didn't see the Oscar Awards show. Now, I'm sorry that I missed the speech.
Great analogy Stephen :)
Apparently there is a child in every thug!! Some of those children have survived horrible ordeals....Tsotsi by choice or reeled into it??
Have a great day :)
Tryphina,
Were you a female Tsotsi growing up? :)
Wow, this sounds really great. Is it in D.C. yet?
MJW-
Yes, it's playing in downtown DC. This is the address:
Landmark's E Street Cinema
555 11th St. NW
Washington, DC
202-452-7672
Definitely check it out. The soundtrack sounds great also.
yea, the last time i was in Jo-burg, they were taking about this flick
My dear Stephen, there's a Tsotsi in all of us. Especially, those of us who have inherited over 500years of oppression, marginalization, and disposession.
I would still be your groupie in my Tsotsi life though!!! ***wink***
I have the decency **double wink***
Mr. Stephens-
Yes, it almost ready for video by the time it hits the states. It was a good film. I think that I will be checking it out again. I can't wait to visit the RSA.
Tryphina-
You possess a great deal of decency and grace. **wink**
I'm dying to see this film. It comes out here in the UK on the 17th.
I really enjoyed this film! I'm going to see it again.
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