Necktie Youth (2015)

Necktie Youth (2015) poster

Anyone who grows up in Sandton spends a lot of time hanging out at pools and drug-filled parties – for this part of Johannesburg is the richest spot in the whole of Africa. Necktie Youth portrays this first post-apartheid gilded youth in striking black-and-white. Soft colours are reserved for their childhood memories of the early years of the rainbow nation. White 19-year-old Emily did not understand the codes of their set and could not take the pace of the ever-changing, fleeting liaisons, says the super cool, black and privileged September when he tries to explain to a TV reporter why Emily hung herself in her parents’ garden. She even positioned her camera in such a way that her suicide could be streamed live.

Director: Sibs Shongwe-La Mer
Runtime: 93 min
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Cinematography: Chuanne Blofield
Production: 100% Film & Photography
Country: Netherlands, South Africa
Language: Afrikaans, English, isiZulu
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Sibs Shongwe-La Mer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Necktie Youth about?
Anyone who grows up in Sandton spends a lot of time hanging out at pools and drug-filled parties – for this part of Johannesburg is the richest spot in the whole of Africa. Necktie Youth portrays this first post-apartheid gilded youth in striking black-and-white. Soft colours are reserved for their childhood memories of the early years of the rainbow nation. White 19-year-old Emily did not understand the codes of their set and could not take the pace of the ever-changing, fleeting liaisons, says the super cool, black and privileged September when he tries to explain to a TV reporter why Emily hung herself in her parents’ garden. She even positioned her camera in such a way that her suicide could be streamed live.
Who directed Necktie Youth?
Necktie Youth was directed by Sibs Shongwe-La Mer.
Who stars in Necktie Youth?
Necktie Youth stars Sibs Shongwe-La Mer, Bonko Khoza, Colleen Balchin, Kamogelo Moloi, Emma Tollman.
How long is Necktie Youth?
Necktie Youth has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
Where was Necktie Youth produced?
Necktie Youth was produced in Netherlands, South Africa.