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South African Surf Film Featured at Bronze Lens Film Festival
Somewhere between City of God and Blue Crush Otelo Burning is a coming of age story set against the backdrop of Nelson Mandela's release from prison.
The feature film, "Otelo Burning", has been selected as the opening night film of the 2012 Bronze Lens Film Festival.
Film Synopsis
Shot in Durban and directed by Sara Blecher (Surfing Soweto), the film tells the story of a group of township kids who discover the joy of surfing. It's set in 1989, against a backdrop of brewing conflict between two political groups in Lamontville.
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When 16-year-old Otelo Buthelezi takes to the water for the first time, it's clear that he was born to surf. But then tragedy strikes. On the day that Nelson Mandela is released from prison, Otelo is forced to choose between surfing success and justice. This is a beautifully made, insightful and entertaining film that captures a turbulent time in the history of South Africa.
The film opens Thursday, November 8, at the World of Coca-Cola, beginning at 8:00 p.m. (not Friday, as reported in an earlier version of this article)
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