The Tunnel

2010 0h 26m SN

Drama

Synopsis

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A moving story of a young girl in search of her father.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Sibulele Mlumbi
Elizabeth
Patricia Matongo
Jesey
Finch Moyo
Dumiso
Vuyisile Pandle
Commander Masuku
Anthony Watterson
Father Nils
Mveleli Jela
Luke
Pakamisa Zwedala
5th Brigade commander
Chiedza Mhende
Monica

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jenna Cato Bass
Countries: South Africa

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RUNTIME

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Tight 26-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 16 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jenna Cato Bass, shot by Jacques Koudstaal. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jacques de Villiers 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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Sibulele Mlumbi and Patricia Matongo and Finch Moyo carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1541927 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Jenna Cato Bass directs. Jacques Koudstaal behind the camera. Jacques de Villiers cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in South Africa.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 26-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 16 years ago.
3Directed by Jenna Cato Bass, shot by Jacques Koudstaal. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Jacques de Villiers shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Sibulele Mlumbi and Patricia Matongo and Finch Moyo carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt1541927 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.