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Otelo Burning

20111h 12mSara Blecher
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 67% · Metacritic 60
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"A Nation on the Crest of Change"

When 16 year old Otelo Buthelezi, his best friend, New Year, and his 12 year old brother, Ntwe, are invited to the beach-house of their new friend, Tau Modise, they step into a world previously closed to them. It is exactly the opposite of their township- a place under a constant and growing threat from political violence, driven by Inkatha hostel dwellers on one side and township United Democratic Front comrades on the other. Soon, everyone recognizes that Otelo is gifted on the water, a god in waiting for his purpose.

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What is Otelo Burning (2011) about?

When 16 year old Otelo Buthelezi, his best friend, New Year, and his 12 year old brother, Ntwe, are invited to the beach-house of their new friend, Tau Modise, they step into a world previously closed to them. It is exactly the opposite of their township- a place under a constant and growing threat from political violence, driven by Inkatha hostel dwellers on one side and township United…

Who stars in Otelo Burning?

Otelo Burning stars Jafta Mamabolo (Otelo), Thomas Gumede (New Year), Sihle Xaba (Mandla Modise), Tshepang Mohlomi (Ntwe). The film was directed by Sara Blecher.

How long is Otelo Burning?

Otelo Burning has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2011.

Is Otelo Burning worth watching?

Otelo Burning holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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