White Shadow (film)
| White Shadow | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Noaz Deshe |
| Produced by |
Noaz Deshe Ginevra Elkann Babak Jalali Matthias Luthardt Francesco Melzi d'Eril Alexander Wadouh |
| Written by |
Noaz Deshe James Masson |
| Starring |
Hamisi Bazili James Gayo Glory Mbayuwayu Salum Abdallah |
| Music by |
James Masson Noaz Deshe |
| Cinematography |
Noaz Deshe Armin Dierolf |
| Edited by |
Noaz Deshe Xavier Box Robin Hill Nico Leunen |
Production company |
Asmara Films Shadoworks Mocajo Film production |
Release dates |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country |
Germany Italy Tanzania |
| Language | Swahili |
White Shadow is a German–Italian–Tanzanian 2013 drama film written, produced and directed by Noaz Deshe.[1][2] The film premiered in Critics’ Week selection at the 70th Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2013. It won the Lion of the future award at the festival.[3][4]
The film later premiered in-competition in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 17, 2014.[5][6] The film also screened at 2014 San Francisco International Film Festival on May 4, 2014.[7][8] Ryan Gosling along with Matteo Ceccarini and Eva Riccobono served as the executive producers of the film.[9][10]
Plot
Alias, a young Albino, is on the run from the local doctors, who are hunting Albinos to use their body parts for potions.
Cast
- Hamisi Bazili as Alias
- James Gayo as Kosmos
- Glory Mbayuwayu as Antoinette
- Salum Abdallah as Salum
- Riziki Ally as Mother
- John S. Mwakipunda as Anulla
- Tito D. Ntanga as Father
- James P. Salala as Adin
Reception
White Shadow received mostly positive reviews from critics. Guy Lodge of Variety, said in his review that "Noaz Deshe makes a staggering debut with this drama about the African albino multi trade."[11] Boyd van Hoeij in his review for The Hollywood Reporter said that "This harrowing account of a young albino's fight for survival in Tanzania is too long but nonetheless often gripping."[12] Jessica Kiang of Indiewire grade the film B+ and praised the film by saying that "We have to admit, it first took a lot of our patience, and then all of our nerve, to make it through to the end, but that simply makes it a film that is exactly as upsetting as its subject matter warrants."[13]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Sundance Film Festival | World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic | Noaz Deshe | Nominated |
| Venice Film Festival | Lion of the future | Noaz Deshe | Won[3] | |
| San Francisco International Film Festival | New Directors Prize - Special mention | Noaz Deshe | Won |
References
- ↑ "Noaz Deshe on his Film, White Shadow: A Fight for Survival in East Africa". Retrieved April 14, 2014.
- ↑ "Sundance Interview with Noaz Deshe, director of White Shadow". Retrieved April 14, 2014.
- 1 2 "70th Venice Film Festival Award Winners: Gianfranco Rosi’s SACRO GRA, Tye Sheridan for David Gordon Green’s JOE & Gabe Klinger’s DOUBLE PLAY Doc". Retrieved April 14, 2014.
- ↑ "The 70th Venice Film Festival is a Historic Mess -- and Still a Thing of Beauty". Retrieved April 14, 2014.
- ↑ "Sundance 2014: World Cinema Dramatic Competition". Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Sundance trailer of the day: ‘White Shadow’ [video]". Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ↑ "12 Must-See Films and One We Defy You to Sit Through at the SFIFF". Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Every San Franciscan's Guide to the San Francisco International Film Festival". Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Venice 2013 Critic’s Notebook: A Means of Escape — African Cinema on the Lido.". Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Matteo Ceccarini LATimes". 2013.
- ↑ "Sundance Film Review: ‘White Shadow’". Retrieved April 14, 2014.
- ↑ "White Shadow: Sundance Review". Retrieved April 14, 2014.
- ↑ "Sundance Review: Noaz Deshe's Disturbing, Distressing Venice Winner 'White Shadow'". Retrieved April 14, 2014.
External links
- Official website
- Official website
- White Shadow at the Internet Movie Database
- White Shadow at Rotten Tomatoes