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The Tailored Suit

Synopsis

"The Tailored Suit" was produced as part of the director's Masters research report. It examines the period of 1950s Sophiatown and its socio-cultural legacy pertaining to race and gender in South Africa. It is inspired by the work of Can Themba, a writer and journalist who worked at Drum magazine in the 1950s.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Kitso Lynn Lelliott
Original Title
The Tailored Suit
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
17m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Kitso Lynn Lelliott

Director of Photography

Kitso Lynn Lelliott, Maciej Kwieciński

Film Editing

Kitso Lynn Lelliott

Department Leadership Roster

Kitso Lynn Lelliott

Director

Kitso Lynn Lelliott

Director of Photography

Maciej Kwieciński

Director of Photography

Kitso Lynn Lelliott

Editor

Kitso Lynn Lelliott

Costume Design

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Tailored Suit.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tailored Suit

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Tailored Suit about?

"The Tailored Suit" was produced as part of the director's Masters research report. It examines the period of 1950s Sophiatown and its socio-cultural legacy pertaining to race and gender in South Africa. It is inspired by the work of Can Themba, a writer and journalist who worked at Drum magazine in the 1950s.

Who directed The Tailored Suit?

The Tailored Suit was directed by Kitso Lynn Lelliott.

Who stars in The Tailored Suit?

The principal cast of The Tailored Suit includes Mbali Langa, Lunga John Radebe, Kamogelo Ramotse, Judy Lelliott, Sunny Sabela.

When was The Tailored Suit released and how long is it?

The Tailored Suit was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 17m.