The Wound, a film by John Trengove, will make its world premiere in the World
Cinema Dramatic Competition at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. The Sundance
Film Festival takes place from January 19 to 29 with screenings in Park City,
Salt Lake City and at Sundance Mountain Resort, Utah. The Sundance Film
Festival has introduced global audiences to some of the most groundbreaking
films of the past three decades, including Boyhood,
Beasts of the Southern Wild, Fruitvale Station, Whiplash, The End of the Tour,
Little Miss Sunshine, Reservoir Dogs, An Inconvenient Truth, Precious and Napoleon Dynamite.
The Wound tells the story of Xolani, a lonely Xhosa factory worker who joins the
men of his community in the mountains of the Eastern Cape to initiate a group
of teenage boys into manhood. When a defiant initiate from the city discovers
his best-kept secret, Xolani's entire existence begins to unravel.
The Wound was co-written by John Trengove, Thando Mgqolozana and Malusi Bengu and
produced by Urucu Media. It stars multi-talented musician and novelist, Nakhane
Touré in his first film-role, alongside Bongile Mantsai and Niza Jay Ncoyini.
It was shot entirely in South Africa with an all-male Xhosa cast.
"What a
privilege to have worked with this fearless cast and insanely talented team of
collaborators. I am so grateful for the many Xhosa men who contributed in big
ways and small ways, and, miraculously, trusted me to make this film. Whatever
comes next, we made The Wound with
our eyes and hearts wide open," says Trengove. This is John Trengove’s
debut feature film.
The Wound is a co-production between South Africa,
Germany, The Netherlands and France and was shot on location in the northern
region of South Africa. The film was developed with the assistance of The
Hubert Bals Fund and ARTE International Prize. The Department of Trade and Industry
and The National Film and Video Foundation supported production and the film
presold to broadcasters ARTE France and ZDF in Germany. International Sales
will is handled by Pyramide in Paris. The film’s intended release in South
Africa is July 2017.
For more
information visit www.urucumedia.com/thewound
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