Tug of War
Vuta N'Kuvute
Synopsis
A coming-of-age political love story set in the final years of British colonial Zanzibar. Denge, a young freedom fighter meets Yasmin, an Indian-Zanzibari woman in the middle of the night as she is on her way to be married. Passion and revolution escalate.
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Tug of War (Vuta N’Kuvute) director Amil Shivji | BFI Q&AOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2022-11-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
TIFF Premiere (Sept 9 - 18), release date not yet announced.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amil Shivji
- Screenplay & Story
- Amil Shivji, Jenna Cato Bass, Simon Rieber
- Original Score
- Amine Bouhafa, Amélie Legrand
- Original Title
- Vuta N'Kuvute
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Qatar, South Africa, Tanzania
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swedish, Swahili
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Big World Cinema, Kijiweni Productions, NiKo Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amil Shivji
Amil Shivji, Jenna Cato Bass, Simon Rieber
Amine Bouhafa, Amélie Legrand
Zenn van Zyl
Nadia ben Rachid, Matthew Swanepoel
Steven Markovitz, Amil Shivji, Neil Tabatznik, Lucinda Englehart
Department Leadership Roster
Amil Shivji
Director
Steven Markovitz
Producer
Amil Shivji
Writer
Amil Shivji
Producer
Jenna Cato Bass
Writer
Zenn van Zyl
Director of Photography
Nadia ben Rachid
Editor
Matthew Swanepoel
Editor
Amine Bouhafa
Original Music Composer
Amélie Legrand
Original Music Composer
Simon Rieber
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tug of War
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What is Tug of War about?
A coming-of-age political love story set in the final years of British colonial Zanzibar. Denge, a young freedom fighter meets Yasmin, an Indian-Zanzibari woman in the middle of the night as she is on her way to be married. Passion and revolution escalate.
Who directed Tug of War?
Tug of War was directed by Amil Shivji.
Who stars in Tug of War?
The principal cast of Tug of War includes Gudrun Columbus Mwanyika, Ikhlas Gafur Vora, Siti Amina, Luqman Thani, Rasheed Hemed.
When was Tug of War released and how long is it?
Tug of War was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Tug of War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tug of War was composed by Amine Bouhafa, Amélie Legrand.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tug of War?
Tug of War holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).