Katutura
“In a township where dreams are poised to die, a young boy in a wheelchair falls in love and defies a notorious drug dealer with tragic consequences for the entire community.”
Synopsis
Katutura deals with the struggle of everyday life in the township. There is crime, drug abuse, violence, but it also shows the strength of the community as well as the bustling creativity in the place otherwise known as the place where we do not belong. Katutura follows a group characters experiencing the gravity of living in a township. Ex-convict Dangi has to deal with living a law-abiding life, an extramarital son and an old flame who his wife doesn`t know about. Gangster Shivago explores a new market to sell his drugs and Kondja, a teenager in a wheelchair who helps street kids, falls in love for the first time. Their paths intertwine and their lives collide in both hopeful and brutal ways.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Katutura Official Teaser Trailer 1 (2014) - Namibian Action Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-04
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Mara Baumgartner
Elizabeth
Obed Emvula
Shivago
Whilzahn Gelderbloem
Nancy
Tjuna Kauapirura
Foibe
Odile Müller
Esme
Kandi Shejavali
Ndapewa
Jacobs Shivute
Gary
Chops Tshoopara
Dangi
Gift Uzera
Kondja
Lourina Josephat
O'Briens Mother (as Lorraine Josephat)
David Ndjavera
Josef
Lucky Pieters
Tate Julius
Tuli Shityuwete
Dancer
Armas Shivute
Mouton
Prisca Anyolo
Isola
Jericho Gawanab
Companheiro
Bonnie Pereko
Pastor
Tumi Angela Phatela
Kondja's Sister 1
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Florian Schott
- Screenplay & Story
- Florian Schott, Obed Emvula
- Original Score
- Sonja Majewski
- Original Title
- Katutura
- Country of Origin
- Namibia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Tulinane Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Florian Schott
Florian Schott, Obed Emvula
Sonja Majewski
Trevor A. Brown
Haiko Boldt
Obed Emvula
Department Leadership Roster
Bobby Cardoso
Production Design
Haiko Boldt
Editor
Trevor A. Brown
Director of Photography
Sonja Majewski
Original Music Composer
Obed Emvula
Producer
Florian Schott
Writer
Florian Schott
Director
Obed Emvula
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Katutura
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What is Katutura about?
Katutura deals with the struggle of everyday life in the township. There is crime, drug abuse, violence, but it also shows the strength of the community as well as the bustling creativity in the place otherwise known as the place where we do not belong. Katutura follows a group characters experiencing the gravity of living in a township. Ex-convict Dangi has to deal with living a law-abiding life, an extramarital son and an old flame who his wife doesn`t know about. Gangster Shivago explores a new market to sell his drugs and Kondja, a teenager in a wheelchair who helps street kids, falls in love for the first time. Their paths intertwine and their lives collide in both hopeful and brutal ways.
Who directed Katutura?
Katutura was directed by Florian Schott.
Who stars in Katutura?
The principal cast of Katutura includes Mara Baumgartner, Obed Emvula, Whilzahn Gelderbloem, Tjuna Kauapirura, Odile Müller.
When was Katutura released and how long is it?
Katutura was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Katutura?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Katutura was composed by Sonja Majewski.