Duma

"Some friendships are wilder than others"

2005 1h 40m EN

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★7.4TMDB · 216

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Synopsis

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An orphaned cheetah becomes the best friend and pet of a young boy living in South Africa.

“Some friendships are wilder than others”

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Cast

Alex Michaeletos
Xan
Campbell Scott
Peter
Mary Makhatho
Thandi
Nthabiseng Kenoshi
Lucille
Hope Davis
Kristin
Jennifer Steyn
Aunt Gwen
Eamonn Walker
Ripkuna
André Stolz
Xan's Teacher

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Carroll Ballard
Writers: Karen Janszen, Carol Cawthra Hopcraft, Carol Cawthra
Languages: English
Countries: South Africa, United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 8% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 21 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: South Africa, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Carroll Ballard, shot by Werner Maritz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by John Debney. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor T.M. Christopher shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Alex Michaeletos and Campbell Scott and Mary Makhatho carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Some friendships are wilder than others".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Carroll Ballard directs. Werner Maritz behind the camera. John Debney scores. T.M. Christopher cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in South Africa, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 8% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 21 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: South Africa, United States of America.
4Directed by Carroll Ballard, shot by Werner Maritz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by John Debney. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor T.M. Christopher shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Alex Michaeletos and Campbell Scott and Mary Makhatho carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Some friendships are wilder than others".
9IMDB entry: tt0361715 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 13 themes, including "rescue", "adolescence", "loss of loved one", "human animal relationship".