Lives change forever when Tau, the young lion, kills two corrupt policemen in a South African shanty town.Lives change forever when Tau, the young lion, kills two corrupt policemen in a South African shanty town.Lives change forever when Tau, the young lion, kills two corrupt policemen in a South African shanty town.
- Awards
- 8 wins & 13 nominations total
Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele
- Lerato
- (as Zethu Dlomo)
Hamilton Dlamini
- Sepoko
- (as Hamilton Dhlamini)
Storyline
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- TriviaAll of the language in the film is authentic. Director Michael Matthews said they went to great lengths to have local languages represented in the film. It switches from English to Xhosa and Sesotho.
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The story is a strong commentary on social and economic disparage plaguing this world. In this case a world of post-modern, rural life set in South Africa. It is a full-bodied, complex character study with heart and a hefty dose of classic spaghetti western attitude. The protagonist is a compelling, emotional character that shows all the scares and tribulations of a hard life. Scares he wears effectively on his sleeve. A very convincing performance. The antagonists and varied townsfolk are all equally convincing personals and framed nicely in the story.
The effects are standard, well-done elements one expects in a somewhat violent tome of expressionist folderol which plays out as perfect as any 70's experimental American western. The real effects are the musical score, atmosphere and cinematography. All are exceptional. The film isn't excessively exploitative with the bloodshed or violence, so when it happens it becomes very affectational moments.Overall "Five Fingers For Marseilles" is above average for indie film making. It does move a bit slow but the pace becomes almost hypnotic in its ability to capture your attention and be entertaining.
The effects are standard, well-done elements one expects in a somewhat violent tome of expressionist folderol which plays out as perfect as any 70's experimental American western. The real effects are the musical score, atmosphere and cinematography. All are exceptional. The film isn't excessively exploitative with the bloodshed or violence, so when it happens it becomes very affectational moments.Overall "Five Fingers For Marseilles" is above average for indie film making. It does move a bit slow but the pace becomes almost hypnotic in its ability to capture your attention and be entertaining.
- ASouthernHorrorFan
- Oct 15, 2018
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- Also known as
- Пять пальцев для Марселя
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- Budget
- $1,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $136,374
- Runtime2 hours
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