Zama Zama
“Underground, where there is no light, the truth of a man is hard to hide.”
Synopsis
In South Africa's gold-mining region is the subterranean dimension of the Zama Zama, illegal miners that make a living by mining the ore in both operational and abandoned mine shafts. "Zama Zama" is the personal narrative of two brothers: Malcolm, a successful businessman in the mining industry; and his long-lost brother Joseph, one of those who work in the underground tunnels--playing off against the tension of the mines' punitive actions against these miners.
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ZAMA ZAMA - Original Trailer by RedFilmSales.com
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
CinemAfrica Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$542K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.01x
-$537K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vickus Strijdom
- Screenplay & Story
- Vickus Strijdom
- Original Title
- Zama Zama
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English, Xhosa, Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $542K
- Worldwide Gross
- $5K
- Production Studios
- Kokamoya Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vickus Strijdom
Vickus Strijdom
Bertus van der Walt, Lukas van der Merwe
Department Leadership Roster
Vickus Strijdom
Director
Vickus Strijdom
Writer
Bertus van der Walt
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zama Zama
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Zama Zama about?
In South Africa's gold-mining region is the subterranean dimension of the Zama Zama, illegal miners that make a living by mining the ore in both operational and abandoned mine shafts. "Zama Zama" is the personal narrative of two brothers: Malcolm, a successful businessman in the mining industry; and his long-lost brother Joseph, one of those who work in the underground tunnels--playing off against the tension of the mines' punitive actions against these miners.
Who directed Zama Zama?
Zama Zama was directed by Vickus Strijdom.
Who stars in Zama Zama?
The principal cast of Zama Zama includes Lindani Nkosi, Presley Chweneyagae, Khulu M. Skenjana, Fumani Shilubana, Lebogang Inno.
When was Zama Zama released and how long is it?
Zama Zama was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of Zama Zama?
Zama Zama had a reported production budget of $542K and grossed $5K at the worldwide box office (0.01 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).