Portrait of a Young Man Drowning (1999)
With his side bleeding, a man called Shadow limps through a black and white landscape of burned out buildings, funeral processions, and memories that are in color. He wants to bathe, to clean his wound, but he finds no one willing to let him use their water. The residents of the township capture a young man accused of rape. The two men’s paths cross and Shadow’s place in society is revealed. Will the blood wash off?
Director: Teboho Mahlatsi
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: September 3, 1999
Cast
- Ronnie Nyakale - Shadow
- Patrick Ndlovu - Ntate Phiri
Screenplay
Music: Philip Miller
Cinematography: Dewald Aukema
Editing: Catherine Meyburgh
Country: South Africa
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Teboho Mahlatsi
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Portrait of a Young Man Drowning about?
- With his side bleeding, a man called Shadow limps through a black and white landscape of burned out buildings, funeral processions, and memories that are in color. He wants to bathe, to clean his wound, but he finds no one willing to let him use their water. The residents of the township capture a young man accused of rape. The two men’s paths cross and Shadow’s place in society is revealed. Will the blood wash off?
- Who directed Portrait of a Young Man Drowning?
- Portrait of a Young Man Drowning was directed by Teboho Mahlatsi.
- Who stars in Portrait of a Young Man Drowning?
- Portrait of a Young Man Drowning stars Ronnie Nyakale, Patrick Ndlovu.
- How long is Portrait of a Young Man Drowning?
- Portrait of a Young Man Drowning has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- Where was Portrait of a Young Man Drowning produced?
- Portrait of a Young Man Drowning was produced in South Africa.