A Small Town Called Descent
Synopsis
Somewhere in a remote part of South Africa a heinous crime is committed. Against the backdrop of xenophobic riots that have swept across the country, two Zimbabwean brothers along with a local girl are brutally attacked. The older brother is burnt alive whilst his younger sibling and the girl are sodomised, raped and left for dead. Three investigators from the elite crime fighting unit known as the Scorpions are deployed to a small town called Descent.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Durban International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jahmil X.T. Qubeka
- Screenplay & Story
- Jahmil X.T. Qubeka
- Original Title
- A Small Town Called Descent
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jahmil X.T. Qubeka
Jahmil X.T. Qubeka
Faith Isiakpere
Faith Isiakpere, Firdozie Bulbulia
Department Leadership Roster
Jahmil X.T. Qubeka
Director
Jahmil X.T. Qubeka
Writer
Faith Isiakpere
Producer
Firdozie Bulbulia
Producer
Faith Isiakpere
Editor
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What is A Small Town Called Descent about?
Somewhere in a remote part of South Africa a heinous crime is committed. Against the backdrop of xenophobic riots that have swept across the country, two Zimbabwean brothers along with a local girl are brutally attacked. The older brother is burnt alive whilst his younger sibling and the girl are sodomised, raped and left for dead. Three investigators from the elite crime fighting unit known as the Scorpions are deployed to a small town called Descent.
Who directed A Small Town Called Descent?
A Small Town Called Descent was directed by Jahmil X.T. Qubeka.
Who stars in A Small Town Called Descent?
The principal cast of A Small Town Called Descent includes Vusi Kunene, Paul Buckby, Vuyo Dabula, Zandile Msutwana, Getmore Sithole.
When was A Small Town Called Descent released and how long is it?
A Small Town Called Descent was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.