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 film
Features
Running time
86mins
Format
35mm
Director
Mark Dornford-May
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

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Film and Music Entertainment

25 Noel Street
London W1F 8GX
UK

T+44 (0)20 7434 6607

Spier Films

Dimpho di Kopane

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