South Africa’s official entry to the 2018 Academy Awards® for best foreign language film
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Xolani, a lonely factory worker, joins the men of his community in the mountains of the Eastern Cape to initiate a group of teenage boys into manhood. When a defiant initiate from the city discovers his best kept secret, Xolani’s entire existence begins to unravel.
Director John Trengove and actor Nakhane Touré talk about their experiences making The Wound and how life has changed for them after its initial debut.
Nakhane Touré's interview
Nakhane Touré's interview
John Trengove's interview
John Trengove's interview
Vija
Xolani
Kwanda
Babalo
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The Wound is a breakthrough narrative – a surprising, singular story told from an African perspective. Recognised from Sundance to Taipei as a masterful piece of filmmaking, and leading a new wave of African cinema, it’s equal parts coming-of-age story, love story and intense psychological thriller. This press kit contains key facts and figures about the film, as well as cast and crew information, synopsis and interview materials.
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