SYNOPSIS

Tsotsi. An Academy Award winning film about a gritty young gang leader named Tsotsi who lives on the dangerous and crime-ridden streets of Johannesburg, South Africa. This deeply affecting film traces six days in Tsotsi’s life in which he ends up caring for a baby he accidentally kidnaps during a carjacking. With the baby’s welfare at stake, Tsotsi is compelled to confront his own brutal nature and face the consequences of his actions if he ever wishes to find redemption in his life.

This riveting drama about the triumph of love over rage is based on the acclaimed book by author and playwright Athol Fugard and features South African dance music, Kwaito.


TRAILER


RELEASE DATE

March 17, 2006

DIRECTOR

Gavin Hood

WRITER

Athol Fugard (novel) & Gavin Hood (screenplay)

COMPANY

Momentum Pictures

GENRE

Crime, Drama

CERT

15

RUNTIME

94 minutes

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