Katutura (2015)
In a township where dreams are poised to die, a young boy in a wheelchair falls in love and defies a notorious drug dealer with tragic consequences for the entire community.
Katutura deals with the struggle of everyday life in the township. There is crime, drug abuse, violence, but it also shows the strength of the community as well as the bustling creativity in the place otherwise known as the place where we do not belong. Katutura follows a group characters experiencing the gravity of living in a township. Ex-convict Dangi has to deal with living a law-abiding life, an extramarital son and an old flame who his wife doesn`t know about. Gangster Shivago explores a new market to sell his drugs and Kondja, a teenager in a wheelchair who helps street kids, falls in love for the first time. Their paths intertwine and their lives collide in both hopeful and brutal ways.
Cast
- Mara Baumgartner - Elizabeth
- Obed Emvula - Shivago
- Whilzahn Gelderbloem - Nancy
- Tjuna Kauapirura - Foibe
- Odile Müller - Esme
- Kandi Shejavali - Ndapewa
- Jacobs Shivute - Gary
- Chops Tshoopara - Dangi
- Gift Uzera - Kondja
- Lourina Josephat - O'Briens Mother (as Lorraine Josephat)
Screenplay
Trailer
Katutura TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Katutura about?
- Katutura deals with the struggle of everyday life in the township. There is crime, drug abuse, violence, but it also shows the strength of the community as well as the bustling creativity in the place otherwise known as the place where we do not belong. Katutura follows a group characters experiencing the gravity of living in a township. Ex-convict Dangi has to deal with living a law-abiding life, an extramarital son and an old flame who his wife doesn`t know about. Gangster Shivago explores a new market to sell his drugs and Kondja, a teenager in a wheelchair who helps street kids, falls in love for the first time. Their paths intertwine and their lives collide in both hopeful and brutal ways.
- Who directed Katutura?
- Katutura was directed by Florian Schott.
- Who stars in Katutura?
- Katutura stars Mara Baumgartner, Obed Emvula, Whilzahn Gelderbloem, Tjuna Kauapirura, Odile Müller, Kandi Shejavali.
- How long is Katutura?
- Katutura has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is Katutura?
- Katutura is a Action, Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Katutura produced?
- Katutura was produced in Namibia.