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In My Country

Original title: Country of My Skull
  • 20042004
  • RR
  • 1h 45m
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6.0/10
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In My Country (2004)
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A journalist and a poetess meet during the hearings of South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission.A journalist and a poetess meet during the hearings of South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission.A journalist and a poetess meet during the hearings of South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
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    • John Boorman
    • Antjie Krog(book "Country of My Skull")
    • Ann Peacock(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Juliette Binoche
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Brendan Gleeson
    • John Boorman
    • Antjie Krog(book "Country of My Skull")
    • Ann Peacock(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Juliette Binoche
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Brendan Gleeson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 37User reviews
    • 50Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
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    Juliette Binoche
    Juliette Binoche
    • Anna Malan
    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • Langston Whitfield
    Brendan Gleeson
    Brendan Gleeson
    • Col. de Jager
    Menzi Ngubane
    • Dumi Mkhalipi
    • (as Menzi 'Ngubs' Ngubane)
    Sam Ngakane
    • Anderson
    Aletta Bezuidenhout
    Aletta Bezuidenhout
    • Elsa Malan
    Lionel Newton
    • Edward Morgan
    Langley Kirkwood
    Langley Kirkwood
    • Boetie Malan
    Owen Sejake
    • Reverend Mzondo
    Harriet Lenabe
    • Albertina Sobandla
    • (as Harriet Manamela)
    Louis van Niekerk
    • Willem Malan
    Jeremiah Ndlovu
    • Old Man in Wheelbarrow
    Fiona Ramsay
    • Felicia Rheinhardt
    Dan Robbertse
    • Sgt. de Smidt
    • (as Daniel Robbertse)
    Robert Hobbs
    Robert Hobbs
    • Van Deventer
    Lwando Nondzaba
    • Peter Makeba
    Trix Pienaar
    • B&B Lady
    Greg Latter
    • Sgt. Dreyer
      • John Boorman
      • Antjie Krog(book "Country of My Skull")
      • Ann Peacock(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      The exterior scenes and shots of the TRC hearings (for instance where Anna (Juliette Binoche) and Dumi (Menzi Ngubane) first meet) were shot on the forecourt of the South African Museum in the Company Gardens in Cape Town's city center. At least some of the internal scenes were shot in the Centre for the Book, which is down the road from the Museum and has curving corridors.
    • Goofs
      All number plates on vehicles throughout the film (apart from archival footage) are fake and do not follow the format of older South African number plates.
    • Quotes

      Anna Malan: [last lines - voiceover] Because of you, this land no longer lies between us but within. It breathes becalmed, after being wounded in its wondrous throat. In the cradle of my skulll it sings, it ignites my tongue. Five thousand stories are scorched on your skin. I am changed forever.. I want to say, forgive me, forgive me, forgive me.

    • Connections
      Referenced in The South Bank Show: John Boorman (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Senzenina
      Arranged by Murray Anderson & Warrick Swinney

      Performed by Princess Soi-Soi Gqeza, Mxolisi Mayekane, Mandia Lande, Michael Ludonga, Simpiwe Matole & The New Teenage Gospel Choir

      Published by Hi-Z Sound

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    10/10
    magnificent multi-layering
    I thought this movie did very well in exploring many different relationships and story lines. Above all, this movie asked all of the hard questions and brought into light a lot of truth that a lot of people don't like to look at.

    The African sense of justice is about reconciliation, not revenge. By using the testimonials of several individuals, this movie was very educational. The healing that was allowed to happen within the process of reconciliation was very inspirational. Their sophisticated system made a lot of sense to me, and seems much more advanced than systems employed where i live in the US.

    The relationship between Langston and Anna brought a political story to a personal level. It was beautiful to see Anna come to terms with her own sense of responsibility, being a white south African who had known of the atrocities, but had done nothing to stop them. Langston forced her to examine her position, but was also there to support her when she felt crushed by the enormity. Their acting was very convincing and skillful. I especially loved the scene where Anna attacked Langston, but thought the actual sex scene could have been more believable.

    One character I haven't seen anyone comment on is Anna'a assistant, Dumi. This character brought the story to yet another level. He was the classic joker with hidden depths. His character communicated to the audience that nothing is black or white; nothing is simple; really it's all endlessly complex.

    In fact, this story was anything but one-sided. It showed many masks that individuals wear in specific situations. It communicated so much about humanity, both as individuals and as members of a larger society. I find it quite relevant to my experience as a white American who knows my government is responsible for the suffering of multitudes at this moment in time, and I feel responsible and helpless at the same time.

    A man who sat behind me in the theater kept telling his girlfriend he wanted to leave because it was unpleasant. Yes, it is unpleasant, if you're the type of person who doesn't like to look at reality. But what I cam away with from the movie was a feeling of awe about humanity's capacity for compassion.
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    • Apr 8, 2005

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    • Release date
      • May 7, 2004 (Italy)
      • United Kingdom
      • Ireland
      • South Africa
    • Official sites
      • Juliette Binoche: The Art of Being - Official Fansite
      • Official site (Italy)
      • English
      • Afrikaans
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    • Filming locations
      • Iziko South African Museum, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Chartoff Productions
      • Film Afrika Worldwide
      • Film Consortium
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    • 1 hour 45 minutes
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      • Dolby Digital

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