Plot: The film tells the stories of Ashraf, Mne, Zoliswa and Arnold, who, each in their own way, fight for survival in the informal settlements around Cape Town. While Ashraf and his friend Mne fight against evictions and water cut-offs in the townships, Zoliswa is looking for a new position as a cleaner and Arnold trains as an armed guard to work in the booming security industry.—Anonymous
Original Title:
When the Mountain Meets Its Shadow
Director:
Alexander Kleider
,
Daniela Michel
Writer:
Alexander Kleider
,
Daniela Michel
Producer:
Alexander Kleider
,
Daniela Michel
Type: movie
Year: 2010
Genres: Documentary
Cast:
Cassiem Twalo
,
Ashraf Twalo
,
Zoliswa Maqabuka
,
Arnold Maqakalana
,
Inga Maqabuka
,
Mncedisi Twalo
,
Mne
,
Sinenjongo Maqabuka
,
Siphelele Maqakalana
Runtimes:
93
Countries:
Germany
Languages:
English
,
Xhosa
,
Afrikaans
Akas:
Im Schatten des Tafelberges (Germany)
Production Companies:
Dok-Werk Filmkooperative
,
Stiftung Menschenwürde und Arbeitswelt
,
Stiftung Umverteilen
,
Solidaritätsfonds Hans-Böckler-Stiftung
,
Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen
Cinematographer:
Alexander Kleider
Producer:
Alexander Kleider
,
Daniela Michel
Production Manager:
Daniela Michel
Certificates:
United States:Not Rated
Composer:
Eckes Malz
Editor:
Alexander Kleider
,
Daniela Michel
Sound Crew:
Romin Khan
Miscellaneous Crew:
Romin Khan
,
Antje Paul Leinberger