A Million Colours (2011)

A story of love and friendship set against the violence of Apartheid in South Africa. It is a story of the ups and downs of the lives of the three main characters, and how their lives intersect over the years.

Director:

Peter Bishai

Writers:

Peter Bishai, André Pieterse

Stars:

Wandile Molebatsi, Jason Hartman, Masello Motana

4 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Wandile Molebatsi	...	Muntu Ndebele
Jason Hartman	...	Norman Knox
Masello Motana	...	Sabela
Stelio Savante	...	Major Shawn Dixon
Mpho Osei Tutu	...	Bomba
Matshepo Maleme	...	Busi
Bongeziwe Mabandla	...	Sipho
Ernest Ndlovu	...	Rakwaba
Felicia Nomvuyo Mahambehlala	...	Violet Ndebele (as Felicia Nomvuyo)
Patrick Mofokeng	...	Albert
Jacques Gombault	...	Sgt. Major van Zyl
Japan Mthembu	...	Chief Vilikazi
Charmaine Kweyama	...	Nombuso
Thabo Malema	...	Lawrence
Fezile Mpela	...	Reverend Moloka

Storyline

A story of love and friendship set against the violence of Apartheid in South Africa. It is a story of the ups and downs of the lives of the three main characters, and how their lives intersect over the years.

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Plot Keywords:

love | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

TV-MA

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User Reviews

One of the better South African films

There is a lot to love about this film. So much so that it inspired me to write my first review. The historical aspect brought back strong memories as I'm from the era and lived it. Very accurately portrayed and didn't hold back at all. Perfect cinematography. Two performances of exceptional note. Stelio Savante as the Major is effortless and a scene stealer. Matshepo Malema is magnetic. She draws you in and will break your heart. Strange that she isn't credited on here. The music score although grand at times is very memorable. I didn't understand the editing cuts to black aka a TV movie cutting to a commercial break. And I thought the narration was unnecessary as it reflected exactly what was on screen. Unless that was to educate American and European markets. I rate this a 9 out of 10 and can proudly say it ranks high on the list of South African films.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Sales Company

Country:

South Africa Canada

Language:

English Zulu

Release Date:

2014 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Million Colours

Filming Locations:

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$55,532

Company Credits

Production Co:

Clover Leaf Films, Equinoxe Films, Ma-Afrika Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

115 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1