Project Detail

Son of Man

Synopsis

The story of the Gospels re-told as a tale of corruption and redemption in contemporary Africa. The narrative unveils a portrait of a man of our time whose currency is the politics of compassion. It is a gripping journey of love, deception and betrayal in a conflicted society.

Details

Year: 2006
Type of project: Features
Running time: 86mins
Format: 35mm
Director: Mark Dornford-May
Producer: Mike Downey, Sam Taylor, Stephen Daldry
Co-Producer: Mike Downey, Sam Taylor, Stephen Daldry
Editor: Ronelle Loots
Screenwriter: Mark Dornford-May, Andiswa Kedama, Pauline Malefane
Director of Photography: Giulio Biccari
Composer: Charles Hazlewood, Sibulele Mjali, Pauline Malefane
Principal cast: Andile Kosi, Pauline Malefane, Andries Mbali, Mvuyisi Mjali, Zorro Sidloyi, Dimpho Di Kopane Ensemble

Genre

Black Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Film and Music Entertainment

25 Noel Street
London W1F 8GX
UK

T+44 (0)20 7434 6607

info@fame.uk.com

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Dimpho di Kopane

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