Man on Ground
| Man on Ground | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Akin Omotoso |
| Written by | Akin Omotoso |
| Produced by | Hakeem Kae-Kazim Fabian Adeoye Lojede Rosie Motene Akin Omotoso |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Paul Michelson |
| Edited by | Aryan Kaganof |
| Music by | Joel Assaizky Amu |
Production company | Tom Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Countries | Nigeria South Africa |
| Languages | English Yoruba Zulu |
Man on Ground is a 2011 Nigerian South African drama film directed by Akin Omotoso. It was screened and premiered at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival.[1] The film tells a story about how Xenophobia in South Africa affect the lives of two Nigerian brothers.[2][3][4][5]
Plot
[edit]Ade, an accomplished financial executive and his brother Femi are South-African immigrants. Unknown to Ade, his brother, who is in South-Africa because of a self-imposed exile due to political affiliation in Nigeria has been kidnapped. On discovery that his brother is missing Ade carries out investigations to unravel the mystery and discovers the difficult lifestyle subjected to him. Ade pays homage to a former employer of Femi, when violence occurred which forced him to live with the boss. The frequent violent riots in the neighbourhood open up many revelations about the life of his brother.
Cast
[edit]- Hakeem Kae-Kazim as Ade
- Fabian Adeoye Lojede as Femi
- Fana Mokoena as Timothy
- Bubu Mazibuko as Lindiwe
- Thishiwe Ziqubu as Zodwa
- Makhaola Ndebele as Vusi
- Mandisa Bardill as Nadia
- Joshua Chisholm as Young Ade
- Mbongeni Nhlapo as Young Femi
- Eugene Khoza as Hype man
Release
[edit]It had its premiere at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival on 12 September 2011.[6][7][8]
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Film Academy (8th Africa Movie Academy Awards)[9] |
Best Film | Akin Omotoso | Nominated |
| Best Sound | Nominated | ||
| Best Best Cinematography | Nominated | ||
| Best Editing | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor | Hakeem Kae-Kazim | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Fana Mokoena | Won | |
| Best Director | Nominated | ||
| Special Jury Prize | Akin Omotoso | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ "Acclaimed Nigerian Filmmaker Akin Omotoso ('Man On Ground') Preps Johannesburg-set Romcom 'Tell Me Sweet Something'". indiewire.com. Archived from the original on 12 September 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
- ^ "INTERVIEW: Akin Omotoso on his film 'Man on Ground'". spling.co.za. Archived from the original on 2 November 2020. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
- ^ "Man on Ground". berlinale.de. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
- ^ "South Africa: Man On Ground Movie, Campaign Launched to Combat Xenophobia". allafrica.com. Archived from the original on 21 April 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
- ^ "Man on Ground". yahoo.com. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
- ^ "FacebookTwitterGoogle1EmailDeliciousDiggStumbleuponRedditTumblr TIFF 2011: Films We Are Most Looking Forward To: Trailer For 'Man On Ground". soundonsight.org. Archived from the original on 12 September 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
- ^ "TIFF 2011: Trailer For South African Crime Drama MAN ON GROUND". twitchfilm.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
- ^ "TIFF 2011 Interview: Director & cast of Man on Ground". showbizmonkeys.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
- ^ "AMAA Nominations 2011". Africa Film Academy. Africa Movie Academy Awards. 26 February 2011. Archived from the original on 2 March 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2014.