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Otelo Burning

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Otelo discovers an amazing talent as a surfer and is thrust into a glamorous world of money and women until his brother Ntwe is murdered. He faces a terrible choice -- to stay a star or get revenge.

Critics Reviews

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Farran Smith Nehme New York Post 11/30/2012
2.5/4
Somehow, mostly through the impassioned performances of its young actors, the film finds its footing in the third act ... Go to Full Review Joel Arnold NPR 11/29/2012
A heavy-handed but forceful coming-of-age story set circa 1989, against the backdrop of the violent beginning of apartheid's end ... Go to Full Review Joe Neumaier New York Daily News 11/29/2012
3/5
This crisp, involving South African drama comes at you in waves, changing course and tone expertly. Go to Full Review Marsha McCreadie Film Journal International 11/30/2012
As buoyant as the waves its heroes surf on, Otelo Burning uses water as metaphor for freedom for its black South African teens in 1988. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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12/18/2013 Amazing film with lessons for every age about choices, myths and discovering the real meaning of freedom! You'll want to see it over and over! The cinematography is breathtaking, and authentically captures an important time in history while entertaining. See more 03/13/2013 This was a great movie! A true coming of age story unfolding in the waters of South Africa's surf scene during the Apartheid era. What I like about the film is that it shows that some kids did 'normal' things that all kids do in the background of a brutal system like apartheid - and how apartheid got in the way of their dreams, consuming everyone. Captivating film.... See more 02/15/2013 A-mazing! Incredible performances by amateur actors in a heartfelt and elegantly simple story that will give teens a window into what it was like to be a young person in South Africa during the Apartheid. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Sara Blecher

Director

Jafta Mamabolo

Otelo

Tshepang Mohlomi

Ntwe

Thomas Gumede

New Year

Nolwazi Shange

Dezi

Sihle Xaba

Mandla Modise

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Otelo Burning

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Movie Info

Synopsis Otelo discovers an amazing talent as a surfer and is thrust into a glamorous world of money and women until his brother Ntwe is murdered. He faces a terrible choice -- to stay a star or get revenge.
Director
Sara Blecher
Producer
Sara Blecher, Kevin Fleischer
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 14, 2014
Runtime
1h 12m