Inja
Synopsis
Inja [Dog] is a 2002 South African short film directed by Steve Pasvolsky. Using a Xhosa boy as a pawn, a farmer teaches his puppy to be white man's best friend. Ten years later, both their lives hang in the balance at the mercy of the dog. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Pasvolsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Pasvolsky
- Original Title
- Inja
- Spoken Languages
- English, Xhosa
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Pasvolsky
Steve Pasvolsky
Joe Weatherstone
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Pasvolsky
Writer
Steve Pasvolsky
Director
Joe Weatherstone
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Inja
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What is Inja about?
Inja [Dog] is a 2002 South African short film directed by Steve Pasvolsky. Using a Xhosa boy as a pawn, a farmer teaches his puppy to be white man's best friend. Ten years later, both their lives hang in the balance at the mercy of the dog. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Who directed Inja?
Inja was directed by Steve Pasvolsky.
Who stars in Inja?
The principal cast of Inja includes Anele Vellom, Lizo C. Makambi, Danny Keogh, Terry Norton.
When was Inja released and how long is it?
Inja was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 17m.