Inja (2002)
Inja [Dog] is a 2002 South African short film directed by Steve Pasvolsky. Using a Xhosa boy as a pawn, a farmer teaches his puppy to be white man's best friend. Ten years later, both their lives hang in the balance at the mercy of the dog. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Director: Steve Pasvolsky
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: January 10, 2002
Cast
- Anele Vellom - Young Thembile
- Lizo C. Makambi - Older Thembile
- Danny Keogh - Johannes
- Terry Norton - Hettie
Screenplay
Language: English, Xhosa
Original Language: en
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
racism, animal abuse
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Inja about?
- Inja [Dog] is a 2002 South African short film directed by Steve Pasvolsky. Using a Xhosa boy as a pawn, a farmer teaches his puppy to be white man's best friend. Ten years later, both their lives hang in the balance at the mercy of the dog. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
- Who directed Inja?
- Inja was directed by Steve Pasvolsky.
- Who stars in Inja?
- Inja stars Anele Vellom, Lizo C. Makambi, Danny Keogh, Terry Norton.
- How long is Inja?
- Inja has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Inja?
- Inja is a Drama film.
- What are the themes of Inja?
- The themes of Inja include: Social Commentary and Reflection.