26 Sep 2014
Madras
A portrayal of the lives of the people living in North Madras, focusing on the politics inside the slums and how their plight remains the same, despite the political class luring them constantly during elections.
Red Dust
Nothing is more dangerous than the truth.
Sarah Barcant, a lawyer in New York City who grew up in South Africa, returns to her childhood dwelling place to intercede for Alex Mpondo, a Black South African politician who was tortured during apartheid.
Top Billed Cast
Chiwetel Ejiofor Alex Mpondo
Hilary Swank Sarah Barcant
Jamie Bartlett Dirk Hendricks
Ian Roberts Piet Müller
Marius Weyers Ben Hoffman
Nomhlé Nkyonyeni Mrs. Sizela
Greg Latter Mannie Bester
Elize Cawood Anna Hoffman
Robin Smith Duty Officer
Wilson Dunster District Judge
Dirk Stoltz Andre
Jennifer Steyn Marie Müller
David Dennis Police Superintendent
Junior Singo Sipho
James Ngcobo Ezekiel
Hlomla Dandala Oscar Dumasi
Connie Mfuku Alex's Aunt
Zaa Nkweta Reporter
Sylvaine Strike Woman at House
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