Diko contrasts inxeba to black panther, a movie that shows black people as powerful, respected warriors, kings and generals. John trengoves directorial debut inxeba the wound is the most audacious and visually stunning not forgetting vividly provocative film to come to african cinema in recent memory. Purchase inxeba the wound on dvd online and enjoy having your favourite drama movies and tv series delivered to you in south africa. While travelling to the mountains with a group of young initiates, xolanis life is turned upside down when his forbidden love is discovered. Download movie torrent for free inxeba 2017 crowdcast. Critcallyacclaimed isixhosa film, inxeba the wound tackles tradition, sexuality, masculinity, and what it means to be an outsider.
When a defiant initiate from the city discovers his bestkept secret, xolanis entire existence begins to unravel. Xolani, a lonely factory worker, joins the men of his community in. It shows the journey to manhood, and documents the ins and outs of the initiation process. This movie inxeba is an appropriation and complete distortion of black peoples cultural tradition of ulwaluko, wrote the founders of the facebook page inxeba the wound must fall. After watching the inxeba movie, my impression is that it has less to do with ulwalukokoma initiation, and more to do with homosexuality and the prejudices generally suffered by gay men. As far as the documentary is concerned, rest assured that the fine details of the circumcision are suggested rather than shown, so there is virtually no blood in the movie other than with some inevitable fights with so many men. Making babies official trailer 2019 eliza coupe comedy movie hd. Providing workouts and education that leads to holistic fitness, health, and well being. The wound had its world premiere at the 2017 sundance film festival, was the opening night selection of berlinale panorama, and won outstanding first feature at frameline in san francisco. It was screened in the world cinema dramatic competition at the. The wound 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The wound had its world premiere at the 2017 sundance film festival, was the opening night selection of berlinale panorama, and won outstanding first. The creators of inxebathe wound always knew the film would be controversial. Nakhane toure in the wound 2017 niza jay and nakhane toure in the. Its to the credit of the wound, a stark, stirring variation on the form from a littlefilmed corner of south africa, that it should prompt at least one outright gasp as it details the fall. Brutal and yet beautiful at the same time, this is a story of the pressures experienced by men who have to satisfy their sexual preferences discreetly unless they are living in the city and just visiting to be part of the initiation of young men by the knife. It is interesting that they chose an aspect of african culture that is already under siege by. On this episode we talk about two award winning, highly acclaimed african films from 2017. Xolani joins the other men of his community on a journey to the mountains to initiate a group of teenagers into manhood. His entire existence starts to unravel when a defiant initiate from the. Inxeba is a 2017 south african drama film directed by john trengove. Inxeba, the wound movie on xhosa initiation, circumcision and gay. The movie has a lot of recurring themes and shows certain problems with the process of ulwaluko. The movie is partly a documentary and partly taking a stand on samesex relationships packaged in a coherent story. The three men commence a dangerous dance with each other and their own desires and, soon, the threat of exposure elevates the tension to breaking point.
It is a combination of artistry, emotional depth, and a serious engagement with a difficult subject, often taboo subject, that makes inxeba probably the best south african movie in 2017. Fancy watching inxeba on your tv, phone, or tablet. Initiation has been used by the writers of the movie as the context within which to explore these prejudices. Inxeba s intersectionality we all inflict the wound. John trengoves hardedged but beautifully wrought study of clashing xhosa models of masculinity will. The film opened the tel aviv international lgbt film festival 2017. Inxeba the wound has sparked a lot of conversations that are prompting more publicity than the low budget film could have hoped for, but it has been a painful experience for the producers and. Crowdcast now has a status page to keep you updated on how the platform is performing. Januar 2017 im rahmen des world cinema dramatic competition des. Inxeba is a mustsee experience, not only for queer viewers, but for anyone who believes that one of the primary functions of creative expression is to debate and challenge the role of culture and traditions in our lives. Inxeba the wound while travelling to the mountains with a group of young initiates, xolanis life is turned upside down when his forbidden love is discovered. A hidden gay romance set in the secretive world of a traditional. John trengoves boldly transgressive film tells the story of a city kids traditional. The wound official trailer kaleidoscope 2017 youtube.
The movie shows the xhosa tradition of ulwaluko, it is told from the perspective of a homosexual xhosa man. Film festival, will feature 10 fiction and 10 documentary worksinprogress taking part in its annual finance forum. Inxeba original title you can always download the wound torrent movie in hd 2017 every film fast to your own pc and mobile. Inxeba the wound the trouble with making men queer. Trengove briefly contrasts the soulless routine of city life with the elemental call of the wild before setting the bulk of the film in the remote. Barely a day into the release of the movie inxeba the wound, cinemas across the eastern cape were forced to cancel screenings of the film and offer refunds to patrons who had bought tickets, as. It was screened in the world cinema dramatic competition at the 2017 sundance film festival and the panorama section of the 67th berlin international film festival. Starting with south african film the wound, discussing the controversy surrounding it, themes of. Xolani, a lonely factory worker, travels to the rural mountains with the men of his community to initiate a group of teenage boys into manhood. Buy cinema tickets for the wound bfi london film festival 2017. Discovering a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the john trengovedirected movie via subscription can be a huge pain, so we. The wound is set in a remote rural community in south africa, and is centered on a cultural ritual that will no doubt strike most outsiders as.
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Inxeba the wound is a movie directed by john trengove. The wound uses its complex, timely story as effective grist for a thoughtprovoking exploration of the human dynamic. John trengoves boldly transgressive film tells the story of a city kids traditional initiation ritual and the secret gay sexuality of his mentors in a. The 10th edition of the durban filmmart, which unspools parallel to the 40th durban intl. Recognised from sundance to taipei as a masterful piece of filmmaking, and leading a new wave of african cinema, its equal parts comingofage story, love story and intense psychological thriller. Dr the wound sits on the precipice of culture, tradition, and masculinity, and shows the damage on. Inxeba, the wound movie on xhosa initiation, circumcision. Xolani, a lonely factory worker, joins the men of his community in the mountains of the eastern cape to initiate a group of teenage boys into manhood.
The wound 2017 niza jay and nakhane toure in the wound 2017 nakhane. Inxeba see it at cinema on friday 2nd february, 2018. Inxeba the wound 2017 directed by john trengove, inxeba tells the story of xolani nakhane, a lonely factory worker, who joins the men of his community in the mountains of the eastern cape to initiate a group of teenage boys into manhood. So many of you have asked if there was a way to completely remove the video thumbnails from. Latest movie the you can always download the wound 2017 torrent movie in hd every movie fast to your own pc and laptop with rarbg.
Beautifully shot and acted, this compelling drama is a south african cinema gem. The wound is a breakthrough narrative a surprising, singular story told from an african perspective. Every year, the tribe s young men are brought to the mountains of the eastern cape to participate in an ancient comingofage ritual. Inxeba original title unrated 1h 28min drama, romance 19 april 2017 france xolani, a lonely factory worker, travels to the rural mountains with the men of his community to initiate a group of teenage boys into manhood.
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