Intonga / a Swayani film, a CanDo Media production, a Cape Peninsula University of Technology co-production, written and directed by J. J. van Rensburg, producers, Bonganjalo Marala, Kuselwa Marala, director of photography, Morné Jacobsz, original music, Cedric Samson.
"Intonga is based on a heartwarming story of Siviwe, a young stickfighter from Fort Beaufort, and his fight for acceptance when he and his mother move to the city after his father dies. He gets into trouble when a local girl, the girlfriend of a local boxing champion named "Knuckles" shows an intere...
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Language: | Xhosa English |
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Xhosa |
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In Xhosa with English subtitles. |
Published: |
Rosebank, Gauteng, Johannesburg :
New Metro Home Entertainment,
[2009], ©2009.
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Edition: | Widescreen version. |
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Physical Description: | 1 DVD (107 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: | Video DVD |
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"Intonga is based on a heartwarming story of Siviwe, a young stickfighter from Fort Beaufort, and his fight for acceptance when he and his mother move to the city after his father dies. He gets into trouble when a local girl, the girlfriend of a local boxing champion named "Knuckles" shows an interest [in] him. After many confrontations with Knuckles, Siviwe decides to take him on his own game, boxing, with the help of a local priest and trainer. They guide him on his journey into the unfamiliar world of boxing. It's a simple and beautiful Africa[n] story full of love, confrontations, stunning scenery and many valuable life lessons that will entertain the whole family."--Container. |
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Note: | Title from container. "Dual-layer format"--Container. Videorecording. |
Call Number: | PN1995.9.B69 I58 2009 Region 2 PAL VideoDVD |
System Details: | DVD, region 2, PAL format: Not compatible with some American DVD players or NTSC-only systems. |
Participant or Performer: |
Balekile Sam, Mzukisi Ntantiso, Axola Dlangamandla, Zolile Sodloyi, Zoleka Helesi, Mandisi Mkile, Nande Jobodwana, Zolani Tete, Dudu Bhungu. |