The Bang Bang Club
“Sometimes you get too close”
Synopsis
In the early to mid '90s, when the South African system of apartheid was in its death throes, four photographers - Greg Marinovich, Kevin Carter, Ken Oosterbroek and João Silva - bonded by their friendship and a sense of purpose, worked together to chronicle the violence and upheaval leading up to the 1994 election of Nelson Mandela as president. Their work is risky and dangerous, potentially fatally so, as they thrust themselves into the middle of chaotic clashes between forces backed by the government (including Inkatha Zulu warriors) and those in support of Mandela's African National Congress.
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The Bang Bang Club Official Movie Trailer (HD) 2011
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 22, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 8, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Silver
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Silver
- Original Score
- Philip Miller
- Original Title
- The Bang Bang Club
- Country of Origin
- Canada, South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Xhosa, English, Afrikaans, Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Film Foundry Partners
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Silver
Steven Silver, Greg Marinovich, João Silva
Philip Miller
Mirosław Baszak
Tad Seaborn, Ronald Sanders
Daniel Iron, Jannie van Wyk, Neil Tabatznik, Steven Silver, Laszlo Barna
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Silver
Director
Tad Seaborn
Editor
Ruy Filipe
Costume Design
Daniel Iron
Producer
Steven Silver
Screenplay
Philip Miller
Original Music Composer
Ronald Sanders
Editor
Emilia Roux
Production Design
Lance Samuels
Producer
Adam Friedlander
Producer
Mirosław Baszak
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bang Bang Club
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What is The Bang Bang Club about?
In the early to mid '90s, when the South African system of apartheid was in its death throes, four photographers - Greg Marinovich, Kevin Carter, Ken Oosterbroek and João Silva - bonded by their friendship and a sense of purpose, worked together to chronicle the violence and upheaval leading up to the 1994 election of Nelson Mandela as president. Their work is risky and dangerous, potentially fatally so, as they thrust themselves into the middle of chaotic clashes between forces backed by the government (including Inkatha Zulu warriors) and those in support of Mandela's African National Congress.
Who directed The Bang Bang Club?
The Bang Bang Club was directed by Steven Silver.
Who stars in The Bang Bang Club?
The principal cast of The Bang Bang Club includes Malin Akerman, Ryan Phillippe, Taylor Kitsch, Frank Rautenbach, Neels Van Jaarsveld.
When was The Bang Bang Club released and how long is it?
The Bang Bang Club was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bang Bang Club?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bang Bang Club was composed by Philip Miller.
Is The Bang Bang Club based on a book or true story?
The Bang Bang Club is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Greg Marinovich", Novel: "João Silva".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bang Bang Club?
The Bang Bang Club holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).