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The Number

Synopsis

A short documentary film exploring the myths and markings of South Africa's prison 'Number' gangs, a secret code spelt out and spoken across the bodies of the inmates. The film immerses its audience in the world of the gangs, their history, codes and body markings.
Official Selection Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2019 - International Competition
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Details

Year
2017
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
13 mins 44 secs
Format
35mm Digital negative 1:1.85
Director
Manuela Gray
Producer
Manuela Gray, Brendan McGinty, Janette DeVilliers
Editor
Paul Gardner
Director of Photography
Brendan McGinty
Sound
Travis Hefferen
Composer
Travis Hefferen
Principal cast
Isaac, Jamut, Joseph, Michael, Turner

Genre

Woman Director

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

UK, South Africa coproduction

16oz Studio (UK), Wildfire Tattoo Collective (SA), Groundglass Media (SA)

16oz Studio

Florentia Village
Vale Road
London
N4 1TD

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