Otelo Burning
A Nation on the Crest of Change
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.
Directed by Sara Blecher · Written by James Whyle
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Jafta Mamabolo Otelo -
Thomas Gumede New Year - Sihle Xaba Mandla Modise
- Tshepang Mohlomi Ntwe
Make it a double feature
2h 51m together
Otelo Burning
Half the Sky
Both from Sara Blecher.
