The Wound
Inxeba
Synopsis
Eastern Cape, South Africa. A lonely factory worker, Xolani, takes time off his job to assist during an annual Xhosa circumcision initiation into manhood. In a remote mountain camp that is off limits to women, young men, painted in white ochre, recuperate as they learn the masculine codes of their culture. In this environment of machismo and aggression, Xolani cares for a defiant initiate from Johannesburg, Kwanda, who quickly learns Xolani's best kept secret, that he is in love with another man.
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The Wound Official Trailer | Kaleidoscope 2017
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-07-19
Top Cast
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Nakhane
Xolani
Bongile Mantsai
Vija
Niza Jay Ncoyini
Kwanda
Thobani Mseleni
Babalo
Gabriel Mini
Khwalo
Zwelakhe Mtsaka
Elder 1
Menzeleli Majola
Elder 2
Gamelihle Bovana
Sicelo
Halalisani Bradley Cebekhulu
Lukas
Inga Qwede
Ncedo
Sibabalwe Ngqayana
Zuko
Siphosethu Ngcetane
Nkosi
Luyanda L. Vunqo
Dompas
Thando Mhlontlo
Ninja
Anga Ntsepe
Lesego
Hellman Hlomuka
Vija's Initiate
Loyiso 'Lloyd' Ngqayana
Vija's Initiate
Zimi Banisi
Vija's Initiate
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$143K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Trengove
- Screenplay & Story
- Thando Mgqolozana, Malusi Bengu, John Trengove, Tessa Jubber, Anette Unger
- Original Score
- João Orecchia
- Original Title
- Inxeba
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, Germany, France, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, Xhosa, English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Worldwide Gross
- $143K
- Production Studios
- Riva Film, ZDF/Arte, Sampek Productions, OAK Motion Pictures, Urucu Media, Cool Take Pictures, Deuxième Ligne Films, Figjam Entertainment, Edition Salzgeber, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Trengove
Thando Mgqolozana, Malusi Bengu, John Trengove, Tessa Jubber, Anette Unger
João Orecchia
Paul Ozgur
Matthew Swanepoel
Cait Pansegrouw, Elias Ribeiro
Department Leadership Roster
John Trengove
Director
Paul Ozgur
Director of Photography
Matthew Swanepoel
Editor
Thando Mgqolozana
Writer
Malusi Bengu
Writer
John Trengove
Writer
Cait Pansegrouw
Producer
Elias Ribeiro
Producer
Bobby Cardoso
Production Design
Solly Sithole
Production Design
Lehasa Molloyi
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wound
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What is The Wound about?
Eastern Cape, South Africa. A lonely factory worker, Xolani, takes time off his job to assist during an annual Xhosa circumcision initiation into manhood. In a remote mountain camp that is off limits to women, young men, painted in white ochre, recuperate as they learn the masculine codes of their culture. In this environment of machismo and aggression, Xolani cares for a defiant initiate from Johannesburg, Kwanda, who quickly learns Xolani's best kept secret, that he is in love with another man.
Who directed The Wound?
The Wound was directed by John Trengove.
Who stars in The Wound?
The principal cast of The Wound includes Nakhane, Bongile Mantsai, Niza Jay Ncoyini, Thobani Mseleni, Gabriel Mini.
When was The Wound released and how long is it?
The Wound was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
How much did The Wound make at the box office?
The Wound grossed $143K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Wound?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wound was composed by João Orecchia.