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Tsotsi (2005)

Tsotsi (2005)
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An amoral teenager develops an unexpected paternal side in this powerful drama from South Africa. Tsotsi (Presley Chweneyagae) is the street name used by a young Johannesburg delinquent who has taken to a life of crime in order to support himself. Tsotsi comes from a blighted upbringing -- his mother died slowly from AIDS-related illnesses, and his father was torturously abusive -- and he has developed a talent for violence borne of necessity as well as taking strange pleasure in hurting other people. One evening, Tsotsi shoots a woman while stealing her car, and only later discovers that her infant son is in the back seat. Uncertain of what to do with the baby, Tsotsi takes the boy home and tries to care for it -- going so far as to force Miriam (Terry Pheto), a single mother living nearby, to nurse the baby. With time, Tsotsi learns the basics of child care, and the presence of the baby awakens a sense of humanity in him that life on the street had stripped away. Tsotsi was adapted from a novel by the award-winning South African writer Athol Fugard. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Presley ChweneyagaeTerry Pheto, (more)
Director(s):
Gavin Hood
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Tsotsi

An amoral teenager develops an unexpected paternal side in this powerful drama from South Africa. Tsotsi (Presley Chweneyagae) is the street name used by a young Johannesburg delinquent who has taken to a life of crime in order to support himself. Tsotsi comes from a blighted upbringing -- his mother died slowly from AIDS-related illnesses, and his father was torturously abusive -- and he has developed a talent for violence borne of necessity as well as taking strange pleasure in hurting other people. One evening, Tsotsi shoots a woman while stealing her car, and only later discovers that her infant son is in the back seat. Uncertain of what to do with the baby, Tsotsi takes the boy home and tries to care for it -- going so far as to force Miriam (Terry Pheto), a single mother living nearby, to nurse the baby. With time, Tsotsi learns the basics of child care, and the presence of the baby awakens a sense of humanity in him that life on the street had stripped away. Tsotsi was adapted from a novel by the award-winning South African writer Athol Fugard. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Director(s):
Gavin Hood
Writer(s):
Gavin Hood
Producer(s):
Peter Fudakowski
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Profanity, Violence)
Categories:
Independent Films
Tsotsi Awards:
  • 2005 - St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association - Best Foreign Language Film
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Lucinda H.

I loved this movie. It was intense, dramatic and also soul rendering. I found myself at the edge of my seat wondering what the lead of this picture would do next. Although he started out being a terrible guy by nature, the baby softened his heart tremendously....I even wanted the girl who nourished the baby to fall in love with him! I absolutely loved this movie!

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Sandra M.

Excellent and outstanding. Good acting and direction. I so wept at the end. Watch this movie.

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K. R.

Excellent movie. One of the best foreign films I have seen. Very well acted. Great story line. Tugs at the heart strings. While people understandable make critical judgements about troubled youth, we tend to not look into the reasons why that youth may be the way he/she is. Violence, the lack of values and morals in our youth is a huge problem not only in Africa but also in the U.S. Until the root problems of what is causing the destruction and demoralization of our youth is addressed we will continue to witness the devastation caused to far to many youth and eventially their victims. Movies like this for a lot of viewers is a form of entertainment but a grim reality for far to many people.

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