Inxeba

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Inxeba

Released Aug 16, 2017

1h 28m

Drama

LGBTQ+

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Xolani joins the other men of his community on a journey to the mountains to initiate a group of teenagers into manhood. His entire existence starts to unravel when a defiant initiate from the city discovers his best-kept secret, a forbidden love.

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Critics Consensus

Inxeba uses its complex, timely story as effective grist for a thought-provoking exploration of the human dynamic.

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Leah Pickett

Chicago Reader

A stunning debut from South African filmmaker John Trengove,

Sep 25, 2018

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Kambole Campbell

One Room With A View

A confident debut that questions conservatism in African society, The Wound is lifted by its raw portrayal of three men struggling with their identities, and nearly held down by its last minute attempt at melodrama.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 25, 2018

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

The film surges. Then it simmers. The final terrible reversal may not please everyone, but it certainly leaves you shaking.

Rated: 4/5

May 2, 2018

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Ben Turner

The Pink Lens

The Wound is a character piece that poses pertinent questions about masculinity.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 1, 2021

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Andrew Murray

The Upcoming

South Africa's answer to Brokeback Mountain, there is a lot to appreciate and learn from this film.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 3, 2021

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Vladan Petkovic

Cineuropa

A gripping story of traditions, masculinity and homosexuality.

Sep 2, 2020

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John S

A very human tale about maturity, shame and oppression. Shockingly violent on a few levels. Authentic performances. Not the queer cinema I was expecting, but impactful and eye opening.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/07/23

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PridePosterStudios

Really morose. Pass.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/09/24

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Audience Member

Hard movie to watch but was raw and showed a lot of character depth!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/28/18

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Audience Member

Award winning film from festivals around the world and an interesting view of how Southern African tribes takes teenagers to several weeks long camps that starts of with some sort of curcomsition and ends after mild torture and intense days. The men that goes camping with them are pretty rugged, but does what's best for the kids - they make men out of them. That's the whole idea behind this tradition. Mix in homosexuality as a main subplot and you got yourself an interesing film that breaks many "rules" and stands out. I like the acting, the way it looks and the idea. I'm not very entertained and it lacks more punch and backroundstory. It's under 90 minutes long, but still feels dragged, so I'm not to impressed with the result from this promising film. Plusses for an intense and solid finale. 5 out of 10 waterfalls.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Audience Member

Good concept, the movie draws you in by showing the depth of characters. However, the ending of the movie took away the most beautiful complicated friendship between the two characters and totally threw me off.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Audience Member

A conflict between tradition, sexuality, modern life, and masculinity; In a setting where the stakes are higher

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/14/18

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Synopsis

Xolani joins the other men of his community on a journey to the mountains to initiate a group of teenagers into manhood. His entire existence starts to unravel when a defiant initiate from the city discovers his best-kept secret, a forbidden love.

Director: John Trengove
Producer: Elias Ribeiro, Cait Pansegrouw
Screenwriter: Malusi Bengu, Thando Mgqolozana, John Trengove
Distributor: Kino Lorber
Production Co: Urucu Media
Genre: Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: Afrikaans
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 16, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 16, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $30.0K
Runtime: 1h 28m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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