Kwela (1999)

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:advertising Promoted through film festivals.
gptkbp:aspect_ratio 1.85:1
gptkbp:audience Well-received by audiences.
gptkbp:awards Best Feature Film at the 2000 South African Film and Television Awards.
gptkbp:box_office $1 million
Distributed internationally.
gptkbp:budget $500,000
gptkbp:cast gptkb:Rapulana_Seiphemo
gptkb:Moshidi_Motshegwa
gptkb:Mpho_Osei_Tutu
gptkb:Mokgadi_Nkhwashu
Mandla Gaduka
gptkbp:character_arc Protagonist undergoes transformation.
gptkbp:character_development Focuses on personal growth.
gptkbp:cinematography Mthokozi Mthembu
gptkbp:color gptkb:Color
gptkbp:country gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:critical_reception Positive reviews.
gptkbp:criticism Praised for its storytelling.
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced future South African films.
gptkbp:cultural_representation Represents South African youth.
gptkbp:cultural_significance Highlights social issues.
gptkbp:director gptkb:Jubilee_Dube
gptkbp:distributor Independent Film Company
gptkbp:editing gptkb:Jubilee_Dube
Fast-paced.
gptkbp:film Promoted through social media.
gptkbp:film_awards Nominated for several awards.
gptkbp:film_debut World premiere at a film festival.
gptkbp:film_festival Screened at the Durban International Film Festival.
gptkbp:film_length 90 minutes.
gptkbp:film_score Not rated.
gptkbp:film_technique Use of close-ups.
Influenced filmmakers.
Independent film.
Realistic portrayal.
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Johannesburg
gptkbp:filmography Analyzed in film studies.
gptkbp:genre gptkb:drama
gptkbp:home_media_release DVD release in 2000.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kwela (1999)
gptkbp:influences South African culture.
gptkbp:inspiration Based on real events.
gptkbp:is_influential_in Jubilee Dube.
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:language_spoken English.
gptkbp:legacy Considered a classic.
Part of South African cinema history.
gptkbp:merchandising Limited merchandise.
gptkbp:music_by Mickey Mpela
gptkbp:narrative_style Linear narrative.
gptkbp:plot A story about a group of friends in South Africa.
gptkbp:producer gptkb:Jubilee_Dube
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Dube_Productions
gptkbp:production_years gptkb:1999
gptkbp:release_date August 1999
gptkbp:release_format Theatrical release.
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1999
gptkbp:runtime 90 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay gptkb:Jubilee_Dube
gptkbp:sound gptkb:Dolby_Digital
gptkbp:soundtrack Original score.
gptkbp:symbolism Represents hope.
gptkbp:target_audience Adults.
gptkbp:theme Friendship and struggle.
gptkbp:themes Explores identity.
gptkbp:viewership Cult following.
gptkbp:viewing_platform Available on streaming services.
gptkbp:writer gptkb:Jubilee_Dube
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mafikizolo
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5