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22 August 2018
Listen to the ‘Inxeba’ Soundtrack
The album features music inspired by the movie 'Inxeba (The Wound).'
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Film + TV
14 February 2018
‘Inxeba’ Has Been Banned From Mainstream Cinemas
Inxeba is now classified as an adult movie by the Film & Publications Board.
Featured
06 February 2018
‘Inxeba (The Wound)’ Is An Important Story Told By The Wrong Person
Potent movie, but knowing it was directed by a white man is cringeworthy.
Latest
02 February 2018
Eastern Cape Cinemas Cancel ‘Inxeba’ Screenings Probably Due To Threats
Many feel the movie is disrespectful towards the Xhosa custom of ulwaluko.
News
02 October 2017
Controversial Film to Represent South Africa at the Academy Awards
'Inxeba The Wound' is South Africa's entry for the Foreign Language Academy Award 2018.
News
29 August 2017
Nakhane Touré Is Scared For His Life After Online Death Threats
The actor had to cancel a film shoot in the Eastern Cape because he feared for his life.
Film + TV
21 August 2017
Backlash for ‘The Wound’ Intensifies As AmaXhosa King Disapproves of the Film
AmaXhosa king Mpendulo Zwelonke is the latest to express disapproval for the movie.
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