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The Wound( 2017)

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64%
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Overview

Eastern Cape, South Africa. A lonely factory worker, Xolani, takes time off his job to assist during an annual Xhosa circumcision initiation into manhood. In a remote mountain camp that is off limits to women, young men, painted in white ochre, recuperate as they learn the masculine codes of their culture. In this environment of machismo and aggression, Xolani cares for a defiant initiate from Johannesburg, Kwanda, who quickly learns Xolani's best kept secret, that he is in love with another man.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Nakhane

      Xolani

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      Bongile Mantsai

      Vija

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      Niza Jay Ncoyini

      Kwanda

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      Thobani Mseleni

      Babalo

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      Gamelihle Bovana

      Initiate

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      Halalisani Bradley Cebekhulu

      Initiate

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      Inga Qwede

      Initiate

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      Sibabalwe Ngqayana

      Initiate

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      Siphosethu Ngcetane

      Initiate

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Mon Aug 12 2024
    "Xolani" or just "X" (Nakhane) left his Xhosa tribe to find work in the city, but has now returned as a "caregiver" to help the young men prepare for their impending initiation into manhood. This essentially involves being covered in a white paint and preparing for a circumcision that was as likely to lead to terminal infection as to anything else. He reunites with his married friend "Vija" (Bongile Mantsai) and we quickly discover that's their is an unconventional friendship - and one that is best kept under wraps. That proves much more difficult when one of his initiates - "Kwanda" (Niza Jay)...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    142684.00

    Keywords

    • homophobia
    • circumcision
    • south africa
    • gay interest
    • in the closet
    • initiation
    • rite of passage
    • masculinity
    • banned
    • african customs
    • circumcision ritual
    • traditional leader
    • traditional culture
    • eastern cape