File: Xhosa initiation film about homosexuality has been shortlisted for best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars. Photo: AFP
HOLLYWOOD - South African film, Inxeba (The Wound) has been shortlisted for the Oscars.
The 90th Oscars will be held in March 2018.
The film was nominated in the Best Foreign language category.
The controversial gay Xhosa initiation film was directed by John Trengove and stars musician Nakhane Toure, which was his debut.
Initiation of boys in isiXhosa culture has been marred by controversy due to multiple deaths post the circumcision.
The film explored cultural taboos that exist within the Xhosa culture and grappled homosexuality juxtaposed with manhood and coming of age.
We are so proud to announce that The Wound has made it to the Oscars shortlist! This is unreal! Thank you so much to everyone for their support! Enkosi!https://t.co/OeZzqQ21RM
— Inxeba (The Wound) (@TheWound_SAfilm) December 15, 2017
“The film represents what voters love: a film that goes deeply local to offer a story of global resonance.” Inxeba TheWound MailandGuardian OscarsRace AwardsSeasonhttps://t.co/nfF6nrnnMK
— Inxeba (The Wound) (@TheWound_SAfilm) November 27, 2017
"[Nakhane] Tour gives a magnificent performance" in "John Trengove’s remarkable feature debut, THE WOUND" FL41 https://t.co/tLYSpuy1bA pic.twitter.com/GrYx1q5F4v
— Kino Lorber (@KinoLorber) June 14, 2017
Inxeba TheWound took home the Grand Jury Prize in Mumbai last night! pic.twitter.com/85Nzhxwe6D
— Inxeba (The Wound) (@TheWound_SAfilm) October 19, 2017
CapeTown film @thewound_SAfilm has been released at 41 cinemas across France! FR&SA pic.twitter.com/6ylffATfNS
— France in Cape Town (@FranceCapeTown) May 4, 2017
