Inja (2002)

01/10/2002 (EN) • Drama • 17m

Overview

Inja [Dog] is a 2002 South African short film directed by Steve Pasvolsky. Using a Xhosa boy as a pawn, a farmer teaches his puppy to be white man's best friend. Ten years later, both their lives hang in the balance at the mercy of the dog. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

Inja (2002)

01/10/2002 (EN) • 17m

Drama

Overview

Inja [Dog] is a 2002 South African short film directed by Steve Pasvolsky. Using a Xhosa boy as a pawn, a farmer teaches his puppy to be white man's best friend. Ten years later, both their lives hang in the balance at the mercy of the dog. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

Top Billed Cast

Young Thembile

Lizo C. Makambi

Older Thembile

Johannes

Hettie

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

racism

animal abuse

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