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Tsotsi 2005

Our Take (by Gaelle C)

Tsotsi, a delinquent from Johannesburg, South Africa, realizes after shooting a woman and stealing her car, that her baby is on the back seat. A movie with very few words but which manages to be extremely touching. As you witness the transformation of Tsotsi, through his increasing affection for the baby, you will be astonished by the amazing actor, who manages to communicate so many feelings through his sight. This film won the 2006 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Synopsis

A young South African boy from the Johannesburg ghetto named Tsotsi, meaning Gangster, leaves home as a child to get away from his helpless parents. Now a teenage thug, Tsotsi finds a baby in the back seat of a car he's just stolen. He decides that it is his responsibility to care for the infant and in the process learns that maybe the criminal life isn’t the best way.

Awards

Oscars

1 win

Won: Best Foreign Language Film

Golden Globes

1 nomination

Nominated: Best Foreign Language Film

BAFTA

2 nominations

Nominated: Best Film not in the English LanguageNominated: Carl Foreman Award for the Most Promising Newcomer

European Film Awards

1 nomination

Nominated: Screen International Award

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