Otelo Burning
2011, English. Directed by Sara Blecher.
A Nation on the Crest of Change
When 16 year old Otelo Buthelezi, his best friend, New Year, and his 12 year old brother, Ntwe, are invited to the beach-house of their new friend, Tau Modise, they step into a world previously closed to them. It is exactly the opposite of their township- a place under a constant and growing threat from political violence, driven by Inkatha hostel dwellers on one side and township United Democratic Front comrades on the other. Soon, everyone recognizes that Otelo is gifted on the water, a god in waiting for his purpose.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 30 December 2011
- Country
- South Africa
- Written by
- James Whyle, Sara Blecher
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Otelo Burning runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
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Otelo Burning isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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If you liked Otelo Burning, try Hounddog, Lucky Them, Call Me Crazy: A Five Film.
Who directed Otelo Burning?
Otelo Burning (2011) was directed by Sara Blecher and stars Jafta Mamabolo, Thomas Gumede, Sihle Xaba.