Freedom
“Everyman must have somewhere to run.”
Synopsis
Freedom (inspired by Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment) is set in contemporary Johannesburg against the #FeesMustFall student movement. It explores the paradoxical, often limited, notion of "freedom" for born-free South African youth, focusing on the harsh realities of post-apartheid life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Ziman, Jafta Mamabolo
- Screenplay & Story
- Jafta Mamabolo, Fyodor Dostoevsky
- Original Score
- Alan Ari Lazar
- Original Title
- Freedom
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English, Sotho
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Ziman, Jafta Mamabolo
Jafta Mamabolo, Fyodor Dostoevsky
Alan Ari Lazar
Joseph Breese
Tendeka Matatu, Catharina Weinek
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Ziman
Director
Jafta Mamabolo
Director
Jafta Mamabolo
Writer
Tendeka Matatu
Producer
Catharina Weinek
Producer
Alan Ari Lazar
Original Music Composer
Joseph Breese
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Freedom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Freedom about?
Freedom (inspired by Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment) is set in contemporary Johannesburg against the #FeesMustFall student movement. It explores the paradoxical, often limited, notion of "freedom" for born-free South African youth, focusing on the harsh realities of post-apartheid life.
Who directed Freedom?
Freedom was directed by Ralph Ziman, Jafta Mamabolo.
Who stars in Freedom?
The principal cast of Freedom includes Jafta Mamabolo, Nicole Mathope, Jeffrey Sekele, Mary Twala, Kenneth Nkosi.
When was Freedom released and how long is it?
Freedom was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Freedom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Freedom was composed by Alan Ari Lazar.
Is Freedom based on a book or true story?
Freedom is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fyodor Dostoevsky".