Brazil / Sep 12, 2024
1h 20min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
"Banned" uncovers the compelling story of "Joe Bullet," a groundbreaking 1971 South African action thriller. As the first film to feature an all-black African cast, it faced immediate censorship upon its 1973 release. This documentary delves into the film's tumultuous history, featuring interviews with surviving cast members Abigail Kubeka and Sol Rachilo, producer Tony Van Der Merwe, and banned filmmaker Kevin Harris.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Banned |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | South Africa |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Trial by Media, The National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa, Gauteng Film Commision |
| Release date | 12 settembre 2024 |
| Executive producer | Naledi Bogacwi |
| Production | Vusi' Africa Sindane |
| Writer | Naledi Bogacwi |
| Editing | Tshepang Legabe |
| Cinematography | Xolani Mkhabela |
| Assistant directors | Naledi Bogacwi |
| Camera operators | Xolani Mkhabela |
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| Additional photography | Xolani Mkhabela |
| Music | Tinus Smith |
| Sound | Tinus Smith |
Release dates
Premiere
Australia / May 11, 2025 / South African Film Festival
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