Otelo Burning

Otelo Burning is a 2011 South African drama film directed and produced by Sara Blecher. The screenplay was written by James Whyle, Sara Blecher and The Cast Workshop. The film is in Zulu with English subtitles. It stars Jafta Mamabolo Generations, Thomas Gumede A Place Called Home, and Tshepang Mohlomi Izulu Lami.

Watching Mandla Modise surf, they are taken into a world previously closed to them. It is exactly the opposite of the township where they live a place under a constant and growing threat from political violence fuelled by Inkatha hostel dwellers on one side, and United Democratic Front comrades on the other. For the boys, who previously had a deepseated fear of the sea, flying on water comes to represent freedom, and they are sold.Soon, everyone recognises that Otelo is truly gifted on the water, a surfing star in the making. An older white man, Kurt Struely, approaches the boys, certain of their potential. He invites them to his home to watch some professional surfers on video. He also paints an enticing picture of the life they could have if they learn to master the waves. With practice, Otelo soon outshines his friend, Mandla, whose resentment builds even more when Dezi, New Years younger sister, falls for Otelo. ........

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