Pumzi

"The outside is dead."

2009 0h 21m EN

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6.6

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7.2

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★6.6TMDB · 19★7.2IMDB · 345

Science FictionDrama

Synopsis

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A sci-fi film about futuristic Africa, 35 years after World War III, 'The Water War'.

“The outside is dead.”

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Cast

Chantelle Burger
Cleaner
Kudzani Moswela
Asha
Tammy Richards
P.
Nicole Bailey
Binti
Freddy Djanabia
Guard 1
Anton David Jeftha
Guard 2
Arthur Cornelisser
Guard 3
Marius Botha
Water Distributor

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Wanuri Kahiu
Writers: Wanuri Kahiu
Languages: English
Countries: South Africa, Kenya

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RUNTIME

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Tight 21-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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MONEY

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Shot for just $0.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: South Africa, Kenya.

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WORLD

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Chantelle Burger and Kudzani Moswela and Tammy Richards carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The outside is dead.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Wanuri Kahiu directs. Dean Leslie cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in South Africa, Kenya. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 21-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Shot for just $0.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
3Released 17 years ago.
4International production across 2 countries: South Africa, Kenya.
5Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
6Editor Dean Leslie shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Chantelle Burger and Kudzani Moswela and Tammy Richards carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "The outside is dead.".
9IMDB entry: tt1508328 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 19 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.