#Noem My Skollie

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South African Oscar Winners & Nominees Over The Years

South African Oscar Winners & Nominees Over The Years #Oscars #MyOctopusTeacher #GoodLuck #IB6 .@sa_artists #SouthAfrica #movies

Welcome to South African Oscar Winners & Nominees Over The Years, an evocative timeline of why we are Proudly South African, apart from our legends, our landscapes, our national parks, and so much more. Nkosi sikelele Africa. God bless Africa. This post was initially published on March 2nd 2017, updated and republished on 25 April 2021. South African Oscar Winners & Nominees Over The…

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Noem My Skollie

I've been trying to figure out why I cried the big ass tears I cried when I watched Noem My Skollie today. There was a point where I paused it and out loud just asked "What in the actual world is going on with your emotions, bra?" And then when it came to the part where the taxi uncle got shot, it hit me on a fully conscious level: This movie portrayed what has happened, is happening and will happen to people in gang infested areas. So many of us live in these areas, have friends and family in these areas or work in these areas. To most, this movie is a brilliant work of art. Be it the acting or the screenplay or the score or the directing. This is why this movie has picked up so many nominations and awards, it shows a side of Cape Town (and other gang run areas) that people don't fully get. It's an eye opener to the oblivious or unaffected masses. To others, young AB's experience isn't shocking. The taxi uncle's death isn't just part of a story line. There's a Aunty Libbe in their street too. Boys as young as 8 and 10 are initiated into gangs daily. And it was this that hit me before I even realised it. The fact that I was watching a reenactment of something that happened 30 years ago and yesterday and 15 minutes ago and is going to happen tomorrow. The fact that we can relate to this has broken me. And, once again without realising it at first, I know this is the reason why I didn't watch this movie sooner. 

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MY TOP 12 MOVIES SEEN IN 2016

Here are my 12 favourite movies seen for the first time in 2016.

As you will see, the movies on this list are not restricted to movies made in 2015/2016. Rather, it is a list of films I watched for the first time in 2016, whether they were actually made in 2016 or 1951.

Here they are in chronological order:

1. A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) - Elia Kazan

IMDB: Disturbed Blanche DuBois moves in with her sister in New Orleans and is tormented by her brutish brother-in-law while her reality crumbles around her.

This is a true classic. A masterpiece of drama and directing. This movie showcases why Marlon Brando is considered to be one of, if not the greatest, actors of all time.

2.  Planet Of The Apes (1968) - Franklin J. Schaffner

IMDB: An astronaut crew crash-lands on a planet in the distant future where intelligent talking apes are the dominant species, and humans are the oppressed and enslaved.

The original (and arguably the best) Planet Of The Apes movie. Even though it is now quite dated, at the time the ape prosthetics were of the best the world had seen. A great film of adventure, with a strong social commentary. As read on IMDB: “Times were rough, and the Vietnam War was growing in intensity by the time Planet of the Apes was made. Because of this, we see many references to the current dilemma. The film willy-nilly debates issues like hunting, violence, animal rights, evolution vs creationism, class structure, and nuclear war.”

3. Solaris (1972) - Andrei Tarkovsky

IMDB: A psychologist is sent to a station orbiting a distant planet in order to discover what has caused the crew to go insane.

This movie instantly became one of my very favourite films. It is long and slow and Russian, but there is something about it that has stuck with me since watching it. I was left in awe when the film ended. Not everyone will like this movie. Don’t expect a quick easy film to watch casually with friends. This is the type of film that you need to preferably watch alone and in silence. Give it the time and concentration that is deserves. Allow yourself to reflect while watching and it should affect you very deeply in a way that few films have the power to do. It is poetry in film form.

4. Paris, Texas (1984) - Wim Wenders

IMDB: Travis Henderson, an aimless drifter who has been missing for four years, wanders out of the desert and must reconnect with society, himself, his life, and his family.

This is a quirky film with deep, interesting characters. A beautiful story. The chat room scene is one of the most touching scenes I have seen, with incredible performances by both actors.

5. Gerry (2002) - Gus van Sant

IMDB: A friendship between two young men is tested when they go for a hike in a desert and forget to bring any water or food with them.

A simple movie, layered with meaning. Even though there is not much happening other than two friends walking through the desert and talking, this film kept me captivated to the shocking end. The stark landscapes are beautiful. The drama is in their conversations and in the way their friendship subtly changes over the course of the film.

6. There Will Be Blood (2007) - Paul Thomas Anderson

IMDB: A story of family, religion, hatred, oil and madness, focusing on a turn-of-the-century prospector in the early days of the business.

This is a truly epic film. I can’t believe it took me so long to finally watch it. Daniel Day-Lewis delivers an Oscar winning performance of what must be one of the most riveting, intense, unpredictable and terrifying characters on screen. He commands almost every shot. It’s an acting, directing and cinematic masterclass and a film that will keep you riveted for the entire 158 minutes.

7. The Assassin (2015) - Hsiao-Hsien Hou

IMDB: A female assassin receives a dangerous mission to kill a political leader in eighth-century China.

This film is beautifully shot. The scenes are like classic paintings, starting with stark black and white and then later very vivid colours. The story line is a bit confusing at times, but that adds to the intrigue, mood and tone of this mysterious film.  

8. Room (2015) - Lenny Abrahamson

IMDB: A young boy is raised within the confines of a small shed.

Brilliant, human and touching. We see the world from the innocent eyes of a child who has been confined in a small shed for his entire life. Jacob Tremblay, only 9 years old at the time, delivers one of the best acting performances I have seen from a young actor. He sees only goodness, even though his environment is cruel, because of his mother’s love and protection. The descriptions of his first encounters with the outside world and how it appears to work, is very fascinating. He sees things as they are or should be, without understanding the seemingly petty issues of the adults around him. A message I got from this was how adults over complicate their lives and society.

9. The Revenant (2015) - Alejandro G. Iñárritu

IMDB: A frontiersman on a fur trading expedition in the 1820s fights for survival after being mauled by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team.

This is quite an obvious one. Leonardo DiCaprio finally won his first Oscar and director Iñárritu, won the Best Directing award for two years in a row (after Birdman in 2015), making him one of only three directors to win the award back to back. It is gritty and intense, with impressive long takes, alike to Birdman, that won Emmanuel Lubezki his third consecutive Oscar for Best Cinematography (Gravity in 2014, Birdman in 2015, The Revenant in 2016).

10. The Hateful Eight (2015) - Quentin Tarantino

IMDB: In the dead of a Wyoming winter, a bounty hunter and his prisoner find shelter in a cabin currently inhabited by a collection of nefarious characters.

I have read mixed reviews about this film. Some found the slow start boring and lost interest. On the contrary, I found this captivating and suspenseful, as the story rises steadily towards its explosive climax. The opening foreboding score by Ennio Morricone sets the tone nicely and I was happy to see him win the Oscar for this. And as usual, the long conversations are highly entertaining. In the end, I think it might even be one of Tarantino’s most violent films. And that is saying a lot. Tarantino again displays his encyclopedic knowledge of cinema and its structures and styles and therefore uses this knowledge to toy with us. He incorporates old school mystery film conventions, with western, suspense, thriller, crime, drama and comedy all in one. In his eighth film, Tarantino again shows why he is the iconic director of our time and one that will live on long after he is gone.

11. Listen to Me Marlon (2015) - Stevan Riley

IMDB: A documentary that utilizes hundreds of hours of audio that Marlon Brando recorded over the course of his life to tell the screen legend's story.

As a fan of Marlon Brando, I loved this very personal documentary and the way it was put together. It is cleverly narrated by Marlon Brando himself, even after his death. This is because Marlon Brando kept an extensive audio diary, as a means of self meditation and reflection. Sometimes he speaks of things that will calm him down, often starting with the phrase “listen to me Marlon”. Other times he reflects on childhood memories, or experiences on set and in his highly public and private life. You start to see the man behind the icon and this makes it a fascinating watch, especially if you are a fan.

12. Noem My Skollie: Call Me Thief (2016) - Daryne Joshua

IMDB: A film based on the true life story of a young man who becomes a storyteller in jail.

This is South Africa’s official entry to the 2017 Oscars. When I went to go watch this film, I was not expecting much. I hadn’t heard of it yet (it was before all the Oscars hype). One of the only reasons why I watched it, was because none of the other films showing at the time really stood out, so we decided to support South African cinema. I was pleasantly surprised by a brilliant South African story, based on true events. The screenplay was written by John W. Fredericks, and it is his dramatic life story. The performances and production design are top class. It is filled with drama, real life cruelty and brutality, scandals, romance and humour. The ending left me shocked by the reality of it all, but it closes with a positive message. South Africa can be very proud of this one, whether it achieves anything at the Oscars or not.

THE END. Thank you for reading and happy movie watching in 2017!

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A Conversation with Jill Levenberg

We chat with @JillLevenberg about her career, her award-winning performance in @EllenPakkies and staying inspired while starring on @suidoostertv. Photos: Chanel Katz. Cc: @StarburstPromo

Jill Levenberg is an award-winning Film, Television and theatre actress. At the moment, she is currently starring as Mymoena in the long-running TV series, Suidooster. She has been receiving critical acclaim for her role as Ellen Pakkies in Ellen: The Ellen PakkiesStory, which marks her first leading role in a film. Jill has worked extensively in theatre and television since graduating from the…

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Noem My Skollie (AKA Call Me Thief)

[...] Based on the life of the film’s scriptwriter, John W. Fredericks, the film tells the story of a young man living in a world of poverty and violence in 1960s Cape Town, before being imprisoned for a petty crime. The synopsis reads: Abraham raises his status in jail by captivating the hardened gangsters with his gift for storytelling and becomes the 'prison cinema' whilst his childhood friend becomes the concubine of a gang boss. On their release 'AB’ unites with his childhood sweetheart and aims to give up on his gang but they rope him into a crime for which they all face the hangman's noose. Foreshadowing the ending, the film begins violently. Over the opening shot of a prisoner in a shroud and noose reciting a final prayer before he’s hanged, we hear the words: “Live fast, die young, and make a good-looking corpse. But that was not the idea my brother. Your eyes pop out, you get a hard on, and you shit in your pants. A man can’t meet the Lord in a state like that.” Cut to the story’s beginning, and we meet teenager AB (Austin Rose) and his three best friends Gimba (Ethan Patton), Gif (Joshua Vraagom), and Shorty (Valentino de Klerk). From a young age, AB has a gift for storytelling. He tells his friends stories and reads the Bible to his mum, until a brutal sexual assault in a trash heap in the Cape Flats robs him of his innocence. Despite the nightmares, he buries his pain, urging his friends to form a gang, called the Young Ones, to protect each other. Soon they are swallowed up by the the violent world of theft and murder glorified by their fathers and the adult males they look up to. Some years later, an older AB (Dann Jaques Mouton) and Gimba (Gantane Kusch) are sentenced to two years in prison, where AB hones his skills as a storyteller. He tells stories to amuse the other inmates, keep himself safe, and stay out of the infamous Numbers gang. Gimba stumbles, unwittingly, upon a different path for protection. Divided into sections like the chapters of a story book, “Noem My Skollie” unfolds like an epic tale. It has all the makings of a modern, good old gangster film. Geography alone sets the film apart, providing a rich context for the story. Set in the coloured townships of the Cape Flats, “Noem My Skollie” centers the arid wasteland where many so-called coloureds and Black South Africans (to use apartheid terminology) were taken to and resettled during the forced removals of the 1960s and 70s. The residents live in dilapidated tenements and corrugated shacks, grown men scavenging for goods to sell, while kids fight to the death over scraps of food. It is difficult to imagine any good coming from such rot. But if anything could come of this wasteland, and Fredericks’ heartrending true story, it’s this film. The wonderful performances and cinematography drop you right into the heart of the story and AB’s plight. The performances are outstanding across the board, most notably from Mouton and his arch-nemesis prison mate Gums (played by David Manuel, a reportedly reformed gangster). Authentic dialogue and expert pacing keep you watching, and though it’s another South African gangster movie, the use of storytelling as a counterpoint to the brutality of mass incarceration was gripping and refreshing. Perhaps the only false note was the somewhat Hollywood ending that wrapped the story up a bit too neatly. The bad guys go to jail, the good guy goes free, and life in the Cape Flats goes on. To its credit, the film spares the viewer nothing, making us sit through sexual assaults and murders from its earliest scenes. It’s a difficult viewing experience, if only to draw light on the casual, everyday violence its characters are subjected to and make us want something better for them. But ultimately, they have to want something better for themselves, and it seems only AB really does. Somehow, he manages to rise above it all, perhaps owing to his ability to tell stories. As he once tells his prison mates, “Here, there aren’t convicts, or members of the Number. We meet in the mind and we go through the roof.” It’s no wonder the film was selected as the South African entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2017 Academy Awards, although it was not nominated. (It was also the only submission from sub-Saharan Africa to receive Oscar consideration.) “Noem My Skollie” is a must-see film. It’s screening on Monday, May 8 at 2:00PM at Lincoln Center as part of the 24th New York African Film Festival. [yt]

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Top 5 movies from your home country ;)

this is a difficult question !! I can only think of three good South African movies

Die Wonderwerker (a brilliant film. do recommend !)

Tsotsi

District 9

since that list failed, here are five films which looked interesting, but I unfortunately never saw them

Inxeba (the Wound)

Noem my Skollie (I think the international title was Call me Thief, idk?)

Skoonheid (Beauty)

Die Rebellie van Lafras Verwey

Krotoa

thanks for asking !

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I keep seeing this claim in the media and like, it's not true ?? Noem my skollie (2016) and Four corners (2013) were both in Kaaps/Cape Town Afrikaans as well

the difference is, this is the first film specifically in Cape Town Muslim Afrikaans. which isn't necessarily a completely separate dialect from Kaaps (and the media does consistently refer to "Cape Town dialect" in the singular), but like, that's the only way this claim would make sense

however this is (as far as I know) the first South African film to centre on the Cape Muslim community. and it is breaking stereotypical depictions of the coloured community (both Noem my skollie and Four corners are about violent gangsterism on the Flats). so this is great for representation and I'm defs on board for hyping this film up !!!

also slight correction : the film has been selected as South Africa's official submission to the Oscars. but it is not Oscar Nominated (yet) as of November 2021. but fingers crossed and holding thumbs ! (incidently, Noem my skollie and Four corners were both also selected for the Oscars, but neither were nominated in the end)

Barakat: First SA film in Cape Town's Afrikaans dialect in race for an Oscar

One of the few movies that show South African coloured people without all the negative stereotypes we have to live with. And literally a fucking Oscar nominated movie🔥🔥🔥🔥

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Noem My Skollie - 'n Aanwins vir Suid-Afrika!

Noem My Skollie – ‘n Aanwins vir Suid-Afrika!

Noem My Skollie / Call Me Thief – The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

’n Baanbrekersfilm wat die oorwinning van die menslike gees vier en gebaseer is op die ware verhaal van ’n jong man in die 1960’s wat ’n storieverteller in die tronk word.

Suid-Afrikaanse gehore kan uitsien na die vrystelling van Daryne Joshua se regisseursdebuut, Noem My Skollie, wat landswyd op Vrydag 2 September 2016…

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Five Fingers For Marseilles Earns More Than R500k On Opening Weekend

Five Fingers For Marseilles Earns More Than R500k On Opening Weekend

Michael Matthews’ ‘Five Fingers for Marseilles’, starring Vuyo Dabula, made a thunderous debut at the box office, opening with more than half a million in ticket sales.

The film has outperformed past South African favourites in the action/crime/drama genres, with a showing that was 28% stronger than ‘Inumber Number’ (2013), 31% stronger than ‘Jerusalema’ (2008), 34% higher than ‘Noem My Skollie’…

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Today is the day....books launch and live scoring of Noem My Skollie at Artscape...see you there 😉 _ _ _ #livemusic #music #producer #art #classicalmusic #cinema #movie #conductor #creative #performance #pianist #composer #classical #concert #record #artist #film #piano #studio #score #musician #acoustic #classic #jitz #appster

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Noem My Skollie: Call Me Thief - Official trailer 2016 - Maxi-D TV Productions

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Noem My Skollie: Call Me Thief - Official trailer 2016 - Maxi-D TV Productions

When young Abraham gets arrested for a petty crime he raises his status in prison by captivating the hardened gangsters with his knack for telling stories. He becomes the “prison cinema” whilst his childhood friend becomes the concubine of a gang boss. On their release from jail ‘AB’ finds romance with his childhood sweetheart and starts a new path in life as a writer but his friends rope him into a murder for which they all face the hang-man’s noose. Set in Cape Town, South Africa in the 1960s. The film is based on the life story of the scriptwriter Mr. John W. Fredericks

Directed by: Daryne Joshua Cast: Sandi Schultz, Gantane Kusch, Dann Jaques Mouton

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ZOE MODIGA Album Launch – “Yellow: The Novel” Friday 24 March at 8pm  - The Fringe @ Joburg Theatre

ZOE MODIGA’s fans have been begging and she’s answered - this jazz and soul princess is now launching her eagerly awaited album Yellow : The Novel on Friday 24 March at The Fringe @ Joburg Theatre at 8pm.

 The music industry sat up and took notice of the name Zoe Modiga when she won the 2015 SAMRO Overseas Scholarship Competition for singing (Jazz).

 But it was last year when Modiga became a household name as one of the popular contestants in the first season of The Voice SA, reaching the Top 8.

 Her voice is also instantly recognizable on Amazing Grace under the film scoring of Kyle Shepherd in Oscar nominated movie Noem My Skollie.

 Zoe Modiga writes a body of work inspired by self-realization and the human experience, much like a novel, inviting the audience to themselves.

 This 23-track album has a Soul, Jazzy, African feel. Compositional work with stage presence presentation. 

 Her fans are invited to join her in celebrating this momentous occasion.

 ZOE MODIGA ALBUM LAUNCH – YELLOW: THE NOVEL is for one night only on Friday 24 March at 8pm at The Fringe Theatre @ Joburg Theatre.

 Tickets are R150 and R200 and advanced booking is essential as space is limited.  Bookings are now open at www.joburgtheatre.com or by calling 0860 670 670 or through Webtickets.

 Yellow: The Novel will be available for sale for the first time at the Album Launch for R70, otherwise it’s included in the top Album Launch ticket price of R200. Yellow: The Novel will thereafter be available for purchase on all digital platforms as from 25 March.

 Download the first single from the album Love (Yahweh) now at https://itunes.apple.com/za/album/love-yahweh-single/id1193898249

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Biopic "NOEM MY SKOLLIE" Hits SA Theartres Tomorrow, Friday 2nd September; Watch Trailer

Biopic “NOEM MY SKOLLIE” Hits SA Theartres Tomorrow, Friday 2nd September; Watch Trailer

The Movie Noem My Skollie, which made headlines as the first Film to have its Premiere in a South African prison, is set to be released in cinemas this Friday to much anticipation and scrutiny. The films tells a story of a young man in the 1960‘s who grow up wih his friends in the impoverished Cape Flats and the struggle to live life away from crime, only to end up a gangster and land himself in…

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Ellen Pakkies wins four SAFTA Awards

Ellen Pakkies wins four SAFTA Awards

Ellen, The Ellen Pakkies Story, won four SAFTA Awards this past weekend. The critically acclaimed drama of Ellen Pakkies’s life, Ellen, The Ellen Pakkies Story, which captured the hearts of audiences across the globe, was honoured with four big awards at the thirteenth annual South African Film and Television Awards at Sun City this past weekend.

Jill Levenberg (Genadekans, Noem my Skollie,…

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Noem My Skollie: Call Me Thief (DVD) : Review

Noem My Skollie: Call Me Thief (DVD) : Review

Film

Based on the life story of John W. Fredericks, who would tell stories to his friends when growing up, and fellow cell mates when he spent time in prison, using those tales as an escape and eventually finding a path out of a life where crime would lead him to a bitter end.

Noem My Skollie is a stark look at the options and choices facing youth on the Cape Flats. Joining a gang is almost a…

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On Sunday at @artscapetheatre the journey continues for the weaver of dreams John W Fredericks as he launches his book aptly titled Skollie. Now usually that should be enough to get your attention but there's more....with the book launch we are treated to a screening of Noem My Skollie that will be scored live by an 18 piece orchestra and @kyleshepherdmusic. You can book your tickets at @computicket so #dalawhatyoumust _ _ _ #books #words #booklove #bookslover #booknerd #bookworm #booksofinstagram #bookaddict #author #music #bibliophile #booklover #instabook #bookstagram #literature #reading #musician #read #producer #reader #bookstagrammer #artist #bookish #appster