Otelo Burning (2011)

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.

Cast (4)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Jafta Mamabolo

Otelo

Thomas Gumede

New Year

S

Sihle Xaba

Mandla Modise

T

Tshepang Mohlomi

Ntwe

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