Amandla backdrop

Amandla 2022 Directed by Nerina de Jager

Amandla is an anti-apartheid resistance slogan and means power. Apartheid in South Africa is still in full force when, in 1987, the two brothers Impi and Nkosana grew up on a farm as the sons of servants. The white owners are liberal people who aren't too particular about racial segregation. Black Africans have it relatively good there. Even a tender love bond develops between Impi and the blond daughter Elizabeth. But they have to be on their guard when neighboring farmers come to visit. When three racist upstart Boers arrive on the farm one day, tragic incidents occur with terrible consequences. The two Zulu boys are now on their own. Several years after surviving this childhood tragedy, the now grown brothers each find themselves on the opposing sides of the law. One is a gangster, the other is a police officer. A heinous gang crime tests their loyalty to one another.

Production Countries Canada , South Africa
Language Zulu
Spoken Languages Afrikaans , English , French , Zulu
Gneres Crime , Drama
Production Companies M4gic-J Entertainment , Firegrass Films
Release Date 21 January 2022
106 mins
Cast
Thabiso Masoti Young Impi
Bahle Mashinini Young Nkosana
Jeanique Fourie Young Elizabeth
Paballo Koza Phakiso
Carlo Radebe Gangster #3
Lucky Koza Officer Lekgalagadi
Jaco Muller Officer Klein
Andile Mngadi Cebisile's Son
Charlie Bouguenon Police Trainer
Paballo Mithakathi Gangster Driver
Dirk Stolz Doctor
Mnyamezeli Nconjwa Store Owner
Kamogelo Aphane Station Cashier
Elizabeth Serunye Sesotho Woman
Sebababatso Moloi Baby Nomusa
Lehlohonolo Makoko Lt. Nebulane
Rory Downing Victim #1
Kalenga Kahil Victim #2
Luthuli Methula Boy at Station
Kabelo Hutamo Officer Dikeleng
Sihle Ngxabi Dikeleng's Partner
Mzukisi Mcetywa Radio Preacher (voice)
Sisonkwe Msweli Radio News Announcer (voice)