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[9], Roger Ebert gave the film a four out of four star rating and stated in his review " How strange, a movie where a bad man becomes better, instead of the other way around. AFI Fest 2005.
Set in the Alexandra slum in Johannesburg, South Africa, it stars Presley Chweneyagae as David/Tsotsi (Tsotsitaal name for "criminal"), a young street thug who steals a car only to discover a baby in the back seat.
(2005). This page was last edited on 9 October 2020, at 12:22. When Pumla's husband John (Rapulana Seiphemo) returns from the hospital, they follow him into the house and tie him up. Rack up 500 points and you'll score a $5 reward for more movies. Awards. Aap is assigned to watch John while Butcher ransacks the bedroom and Tsotsi collects items from the baby's room. Tsotsi later shoots Pumla (Nambitha Mpumlwana), a young woman, while stealing her car, only to discover a three-month-old baby boy in the back seat. Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore. User Reviews The film received widespread critical acclaim, with praise primarily aimed at its writing, direction, performances, particularly Chweneyagae and Pheto's, cinematography and emotional weight. Tsotsi tells him that the gang will raise the money so that Boston can take the exam, which means they will have to commit another robbery. I was surprised to find that it leads toward hope instead of despair; why does fiction so often assume defeat is our destiny? "Tsotsi," a film of deep emotional power, considers a young killer whose cold eyes show no emotion, who kills unthinkingly, and who is transformed by the helplessness of a baby. It went on to win the 2006 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and was nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film, becoming the first South African film and first African film not made in the French language to win the former. Winner Audience Award Best Feature Film Gavin Hood. Bangkok International Film Festival 2006. 1 hr 31 min.
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He reaches John's house, tells John over the intercom that he will leave the child outside the gate. Traumatized by Tsotsi's killing of Butcher and fearing that Tsotsi will one day harm him too, Aap decides to leave the gang and quit as Tsotsi's friend.
Realizing that he cannot properly care for the baby on his own, Tsotsi spots Miriam (Terry Pheto), with a young child strapped to her back, collecting water from a public tap. [...] How the story develops is for you to discover. Enter your location to see which Metacritic Reviews, Carl Foreman Award for the Most Promising Newcomer, Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, Best Non-American Film (Årets ikke-amerikanske film), Best Foreign Film (Miglior Film Straniero), Best Achievement in Cinematography - Feature Film, Best Achievement in Production Design - Feature Film, Best Achievement in Editing - Feature Film, Best Achievement in Directing - Feature Film, Best Achievement in Script Writing - Feature Film, Best Achievement in Sound Design - Feature Film. 78th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film (2006) 3. It also features Terry Pheto, Kenneth Nkosi, Jerry Mofokeng and Rapulana Seiphemo in supporting roles.[2]. Awards Circuit Community Awards 2005. Tsotsi hastily strips the car of its valuables and takes the baby back to his shack. It is an adaptation of the novel Tsotsi, by Athol Fugard and is a South African/UK co-production. movie theaters are playing Tsotsi near you. | Tsotsi sets off to return the baby. A few years later, David, who now goes by the name Tsotsi (Presley Chweneyagae), is the leader of a gang which includes his friends Butcher (Zenzo Ngqobe), Aap (Kenneth Nkosi) and Boston (Mothusi Magano). Tied with C.R.A.Z.Y. Boston, who is called Teacher Boy by his friends, explains that he never took the teachers' examination. [12], Gavin Hood was also nominated for the 2005 Non-European Film – Prix Screen International at the European Film Awards for his work on the film. Tsotsi decides to take care of the injured Boston, and has Aap and Butcher take Boston to his shack. Pumla survives the attack and works with a police artist to create a composite sketch of Tsotsi's face, which is then run in the newspapers. Directed by Gavin Hood. Tsotsi Awards + Nominations Favorite Movie Button Overview; Movie Times + Tickets; Synopsis; Movie Reviews; More. We know life happens, so if something comes up, you can return or exchange your tickets up until the posted showtime. As Tsotsi holds the baby in his arms, John convinces him to give up the baby. Tsotsi is a 2005 crime drama film written and directed by Gavin Hood and produced by Peter Fudakowski.
Screen Reader Users: To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our Flixster.com website, which has the same tickets as our Fandango.com and MovieTickets.com websites. In the other, Tsotsi is shot in the chest while reaching for a milk bottle he brought. However, John urges them to lower their weapons so that he can retrieve the baby himself. Sign up for a FANALERT® and be the first to know when tickets and other exclusives are available in your area. FAQ Tsotsi and Aap go to Pumla's house. Collect bonus rewards from our many partners, including AMC, Stubs, Cinemark Connections, Regal Crown Club when you link accounts. The film opened in a limited release in North America on 24 February 2006 in 6 theatres and ultimately was shown in 122 theatres for a lifetime worldwide gross of $11.54 million.
Tsotsi wins Academy Award 6 March 2006 On 6 March 2006, the South African film Tsotsi, starring young actors Presley Chweneyagae and Terry Pheto and directed by Gavin Woods, received the Oscar for the best foreign film at the Oscar awards in Hollywood. Camerimage 2005. Fandango helps you go back to the movies with confidence and peace of mind. |
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The film ends with Tsotsi raising his hands, and does not disclose what happens thereafter. The soundtrack for the film features Kwaito music performed by South African artist Zola as well as a score by Mark Kilian and Paul Hepker featuring the voice of South African protest singer and poet Vusi Mahlasela. Meanwhile, rich gang leader Fela (Zola) begins attempting to recruit Aap, Boston and Butcher to work for him. Looking for movie tickets? The police train their guns on Tsotsi, ordering him to return the baby. Golden Horn for his role in The River at the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAS) Presley Chweneyagae Marriage.
1. SEE DETAILS. He and Aap escape in John's car moments before the security company arrives.
"[8] The film also has a score of 70 out of 100 on Metacritic based on 35 critics indicating "generally favorable reviews". When Aap goes to raid the fridge, John activates the alarm. In a panic, Butcher attempts to kill John with John's pistol that he found. Presley Tsotsi is a happily married man.
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