Review of Tsotsi (2005) by Kendra E — 06 Apr 2008
A great film that shows Africa from an African perspective, as opposed through the prism of Western eyes; the winner of an Oscar for Best Foreign-Language film in 2005, but based on the novel by South African playwright Athol Fugard.
It vividly and uncompromisingly portrays the violent, ghetto lifestyle in the Soweto Township. Themes are universal: the loss or disconnect of ones parents, the longing for a parent's love and caring, a governments lack of concern for a citizens civil rights, hope, crime and punishment, and redemption.
Tsotsi is not a revolutionary film like say the similarly themed Children of God, but it is very emotionally effective and socially aware. Fittingly, the music featured is often a gritty, but danceable style of local hip-hop called kwaito (awesome Zola (who is a superstar of this genre) is heavily featured).
This review of Tsotsi (2005) was written by Kendra E on 06 Apr 2008.
Tsotsi has generally received positive reviews.
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