Completed - No dialog - Drama, Western - 131 minutes
A rousing, action-adventure-epic set in early 1950’srural South Africa, chronicling the captivating chaseand suspenseful capture of the native outlaw, JohnKepe. This self-proclaimed “Samson of the Boschberg”inevitably became a political threat to the very fabric ofthe ruling colonial society.
Year of production : 2018 Director(s) : Jahmil X.t. QUBEKA Cast : Ezra MABENGEZA, Peter KURTH, Kandyse MCCLURE Producer(s) : Layla SWART (SPIER MOVING PICTURES), Michael HENRICHS (DIE GESELLSCHAFT DGS)
Inspired by the life and times of John Kepe, the Samson of the Boschberg, SEW THE WINTER TO MY SKIN is a poetic chronicling of the escapades, arrest and trial of the Robin Hood-esque man of the mountain who managed to steal from farmers and elude capture for years during the 1950’s in South Africa.Beginning with Kepe’s final mission before capture, SEW THE WINTER TO MY SKIN pieces the legend together from multiple perspectives, including that of the white farmers, the town militia, a torn journalist covering Kepe’s trial, farm labourers and the locals. In his ultimate sacrifice Kepe takes on responsibility for a murder he did not commit in an attempt to ensure a future for the guilty young boy who murdered a farm labourer in order to protect Kepe.The film explores the futility of the white settlers’ preoccupation with the preservation and protection of their ideals and physical possessions. It is a film about the search for a hero amongst victimized black people.
Country(ies) : SOUTH AFRICA, GERMANY
Toronto - TIFF 2018 Contemporary World CinemaBusan IFF 2018 World CinemaBFI London FF 2018 Thrill