Portrait of a Young Man Drowning
Synopsis
With his side bleeding, a man called Shadow limps through a black and white landscape of burned out buildings, funeral processions, and memories that are in color. He wants to bathe, to clean his wound, but he finds no one willing to let him use their water. The residents of the township capture a young man accused of rape. The two men’s paths cross and Shadow’s place in society is revealed. Will the blood wash off?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Telluride
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Teboho Mahlatsi
- Screenplay & Story
- Teboho Mahlatsi
- Original Score
- Philip Miller
- Original Title
- Portrait of a Young Man Drowning
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Teboho Mahlatsi
Teboho Mahlatsi
Philip Miller
Dewald Aukema
Catherine Meyburgh
Department Leadership Roster
Teboho Mahlatsi
Writer
Dewald Aukema
Director of Photography
Catherine Meyburgh
Editor
Teboho Mahlatsi
Director
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What is Portrait of a Young Man Drowning about?
With his side bleeding, a man called Shadow limps through a black and white landscape of burned out buildings, funeral processions, and memories that are in color. He wants to bathe, to clean his wound, but he finds no one willing to let him use their water. The residents of the township capture a young man accused of rape. The two men’s paths cross and Shadow’s place in society is revealed. Will the blood wash off?
Who directed Portrait of a Young Man Drowning?
Portrait of a Young Man Drowning was directed by Teboho Mahlatsi.
Who stars in Portrait of a Young Man Drowning?
The principal cast of Portrait of a Young Man Drowning includes Ronnie Nyakale, Patrick Ndlovu.
When was Portrait of a Young Man Drowning released and how long is it?
Portrait of a Young Man Drowning was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Portrait of a Young Man Drowning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Portrait of a Young Man Drowning was composed by Philip Miller.