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
Writers: Thando Mgqolozana, Malusi Bengu, John Trengove
Stars: Nakhane, Bongile Mantsai, Niza Jay Ncoyini, Thobani Mseleni
The Wound is a 2017 South African Drama film directed by John Trengove, starring Nakhane, Bongile Mantsai, Niza Jay Ncoyini, Thobani Mseleni. It runs 1h 28m The film holds a 6.3/10 rating from 65 votes on TMDB.
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
Sibabalwe Ngqayana
Zuko
Siphosethu Ngcetane
Nkosi
Details
| Release Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
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| Country | South Africa, Germany, France, Netherlands |
| Original Language | Xhosa |
| Original Title | Inxeba |
| Also Known As | Les initiés, Inxeba, Inexba The Wound, Os Iniciados, Рана |
| Runtime | 1h 28m |
| Production | Riva Film, ZDF/Arte, Sampek Productions |
| IMDb ID | tt6333070 |
| TMDB ID | 428498 |
