Amandla
Synopsis
Amandla is an anti-apartheid resistance slogan and means power. Apartheid in South Africa is still in full force when, in 1987, the two brothers Impi and Nkosana grew up on a farm as the sons of servants. The white owners are liberal people who aren't too particular about racial segregation. Black Africans have it relatively good there. Even a tender love bond develops between Impi and the blond daughter Elizabeth. But they have to be on their guard when neighboring farmers come to visit. When three racist upstart Boers arrive on the farm one day, tragic incidents occur with terrible consequences. The two Zulu boys are now on their own. Several years after surviving this childhood tragedy, the now grown brothers each find themselves on the opposing sides of the law. One is a gangster, the other is a police officer. A heinous gang crime tests their loyalty to one another.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-12
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Lemogang Tsipa
Impi
Thabo Rametsi
Nkosana
Thabiso Masoti
Young Impi
Bahle Hadebe
Young Nkosana
Israel Makoe
Shaka
Nqobile Sipamla
Nomusa
Ncibijana Madlala
Bangizwe
Jeanique Fourie
Young Elizabeth
Liza van Deventer
Elizabeth
Zondwa Njokweni
Alina
Linda Sebezo
Unathi
Paballo Koza
Phakiso
Khumbulani Khuzwayo
Gangster #2
Carlo Radebe
Gangster #3
Eduard Horn
Jakob
Marnitz van Deventer
Pieter
Tiaan Slabbert
Magnus
Wihann Marais
Fanie
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 21, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nerina de Jager
- Screenplay & Story
- Nerina de Jager
- Original Score
- Mauritz Lotz
- Original Title
- Amandla
- Country of Origin
- Canada, South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, French, Zulu, English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- M4gic-J Entertainment, Firegrass Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nerina de Jager
Nerina de Jager
Mauritz Lotz
Justus de Jager
Danielle Nel
Jarrod de Jong, Riaan van der Wart, Nerina de Jager, Greig Buckle
Department Leadership Roster
Nerina de Jager
Director
Nerina de Jager
Writer
Jarrod de Jong
Producer
Riaan van der Wart
Producer
Nerina de Jager
Producer
Greig Buckle
Producer
Justus de Jager
Director of Photography
Vicky Sawkins
Production Design
Danielle Nel
Editor
Rory Mark
Visual Effects Supervisor
Anel de Weerdt
Costume Design
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Amandla about?
Amandla is an anti-apartheid resistance slogan and means power. Apartheid in South Africa is still in full force when, in 1987, the two brothers Impi and Nkosana grew up on a farm as the sons of servants. The white owners are liberal people who aren't too particular about racial segregation. Black Africans have it relatively good there. Even a tender love bond develops between Impi and the blond daughter Elizabeth. But they have to be on their guard when neighboring farmers come to visit. When three racist upstart Boers arrive on the farm one day, tragic incidents occur with terrible consequences. The two Zulu boys are now on their own. Several years after surviving this childhood tragedy, the now grown brothers each find themselves on the opposing sides of the law. One is a gangster, the other is a police officer. A heinous gang crime tests their loyalty to one another.
Who directed Amandla?
Amandla was directed by Nerina de Jager.
Who stars in Amandla?
The principal cast of Amandla includes Lemogang Tsipa, Thabo Rametsi, Thabiso Masoti, Bahle Hadebe, Israel Makoe.
When was Amandla released and how long is it?
Amandla was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Amandla?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Amandla was composed by Mauritz Lotz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Amandla?
Amandla holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).