The Wound (2017)
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.
Director: John Trengove
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: April 19, 2017
Cast
- Nakhane - Xolani
- Bongile Mantsai - Vija
- Niza Jay Ncoyini - Kwanda
- Thobani Mseleni - Babalo
- Gabriel Mini - Khwalo
- Zwelakhe Mtsaka - Elder 1
- Menzeleli Majola - Elder 2
- Gamelihle Bovana - Sicelo
- Halalisani Bradley Cebekhulu - Lukas
- Inga Qwede - Ncedo
Screenplay
- John Trengove
- Thando Mgqolozana
- Malusi Bengu
- Tessa Jubber (Other)
- Anette Unger (Creative Producer)
Music: João Orecchia
Cinematography: Paul Ozgur
Editing: Matthew Swanepoel
Production: Riva Film, ZDF/Arte, Sampek Productions, OAK Motion Pictures, Urucu Media, Cool Take Pictures, Deuxième Ligne Films, Figjam Entertainment, Edition Salzgeber, ZDF
Country: South Africa, Germany, France, Netherlands
Language: Afrikaans, English, Xhosa
Box Office: $142,684
Original Language: xh
Keywords
homophobia, circumcision, south africa, xhosa, in the closet, initiation, rite of passage, masculinity, banned, african customs, circumcision ritual, traditional leader, traditional culture, eastern cape, south african
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wound about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Wound?
- The Wound was directed by John Trengove.
- Who stars in The Wound?
- The Wound stars Nakhane, Bongile Mantsai, Niza Jay Ncoyini, Thobani Mseleni, Gabriel Mini, Zwelakhe Mtsaka.
- How long is The Wound?
- The Wound has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is The Wound?
- The Wound is a Drama film.
- How much did The Wound gross?
- The Wound grossed $142,684 worldwide.
- Where was The Wound produced?
- The Wound was produced in South Africa, Germany, France, Netherlands.