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2005 · 94 min · R

Tsotsi

Directed by Gavin Hood · Crime, Drama

Tsotsi (2005) is a Crime film, directed by Gavin Hood set in Johannesburg during the 2000s. It runs 94 minutes and is rated R.

A organized crime, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of redemption and survival run throughout.

Composer
Mark KilianPaul Hepker
Cinematography
Lance Gewer
Cast
Presley ChweneyagaeJerry MofokengTerry PhetoZenzo NgqobeZolaRapulana SeiphemoNambitha MpumlwanaPercy Matsemela

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Johannesburg
Setting
Urban
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Premise
Organized Crime
Themes
RedemptionSurvival
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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