United Kingdom / Oct 13, 2017
The Number (2017)
Directed by Manuela Gray
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14min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
The film looks at the myths and markings of South Africa's prison 'Number' gangs. Shot in graphic black and white, it investigates the secret code spelt out and spoken across the bodies of the inmates. The film immerses its audience in the world of the Number gangs, their history, personal journeys, codes and body markings.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Number |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom, South Africa |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 13 ottobre 2017 |
| Production | Janette de Villiers, Manuela Gray, Brendan McGinty |
| Editing | Paul Gardner |
| Cinematography | Brendan McGinty |
| Assistant directors | Manuela Gray |
| Camera operators | Brendan McGinty |
| Additional photography | Brendan McGinty |
| Music | Travis Hefferen, Glen Van Staden, Kerry Lindeque-Joshua, Jon Chiles |
| Sound | Glen Van Staden, Kerry Lindeque-Joshua, Jon Chiles, Travis Hefferen |
Release dates
Premiere
Russia / Apr 04, 2019 / Moscow International Documentary Film Festival DOKer
Physical media
United Kingdom / Aug 03, 2020
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