Otelo Burning (2011)
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
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Jafta Mamabolo as Otelo |
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Thomas Gumede as New Year |
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Sihle Xaba as Mandla Modise |
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Tshepang Mohlomi as Ntwe |
| Directing | Sara Blecher | Director |
| Writing | James Whyle | Writer |
| Writing | Sara Blecher | Writer |
| Camera | Lance Gewer | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Megan Gill | Editor |
| Production | Zanele Mthembu | Executive Producer |
| Production | Meshack Mavuso | Casting Director |
| Production | Anita Van Hemert | Production Designer |
| Art | Chantel Carter | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Ruy Filipe | Costume Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jacqui Bannerman | Key Makeup Artist |
| Directing | Thabani Gigaba | Second Assistant Director |
| Sound | Michael Botha | ADR Recording Engineer |
| Sound | Michael Botha | Dialogue Editor |
