Xolani, a South African factory hand of palpable aloneness, leaves the city, as he does each year, bound for the mountainous isolation of the Eastern Cape and an all-male circumcision ceremony. South Africa's answer to Brokeback Mountain, there is a lot to appreciate and learn from this film. Primarily concerning itself with differing notions of masculinity ... The Wound also shows out with its trio of vulnerable, expressive performances. A fascinating world through which to examine the deep fragility of masculinity, and it does so with great emotional economy thanks to a strong central performance Touré. The agile camerawork, dexterous storytelling, and competent performances helped define the psychological conflicts of the characters.
Review of The Wound
