Jeruselama

Ralph Ziman/ South Africa/ English/ 2008/ Colour/ 120 minutes

The film is based on the story of Lucky Kunene, an underworld figure who in the 1990s. Lucky Kunene wanted out of life was a house by the water, a beautiful wife, and a seven series BMW. Unfortunately, Lucky hails from a poor Soweto family, and his application for a university grant has just been refused.

The Times writes about the film, “It's a big, striking, expressive film that is a snapshot of the look and feel of life in Joburg as it is, right here and now, and that is so rare in South African cinema that it's downright revolutionary”.

Award

Audience Award for Best Feature in Durban International Film Festival

Best Actor in Durban International Film Festival

Best Actor in Ouagadougou Panafrican Film and Television Festival

Best Cinematography in Ouagadougou Panafrican Film and Television Festival

Best Editing in Ouagadougou Panafrican Film and Television Festival

The Golden Dhow in Zanzibar International Film Festival

Director: Ralph Ziman

Writer: Ralph Ziman

Cast: Daniel Buckland, Robert Hobbs, Eugene Khumbanyiwa, Motlatsi Mahloko, Jafta Mamabolo, Shelley Meskin, Kenneth Nkosi, Ronnie Nyakale, Louise Saint-Claire, Rapulana Seiphemo, Jeffrey Zekele

Music: Alan Ari Lazar

Cinematographer: Nic Hofmeyer   

Editor: David Helfand, Bert Lovitt

Art Direction: Flo Ballack