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Four Corners

2014, Movie, 1h 54min

Directed by Ian Gabriel, “Four Corners” revolves around a 13-year-old chess whiz drawn into the Cape Town’s well-known child-gang culture. Touted as the first film to delve into the 100-year-old war between South Africa’s so-called Number gangs, the 26 and the 28, it blends the Sabela, Tsotsi-taal and Cape Afrikaans dialects and mixes established talents with non-actors and first-time thesps from schools and communities across the Cape Flats.

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Reviews

Critic David Parkinson

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Compelling and powerfully played...

Read full review at Empire

Critic Leslie Felperin

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...this blood-and-tattoo-ink-soaked crime story digs into the generation-spanning legacy of gang violence among the poorest of the poor.

Read full review at The Guardian

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"Four Corners" is a gripping crime thriller that delves into the complex world of Cape Town's child-gang culture. The film follows the story of Ricardo, a 13-year-old chess prodigy, who is drawn into the dangerous world of the Number gangs, specifically the 26 and 28 gangs, who have been at war for over 100 years. As Ricardo navigates this treacherous landscape, he must confront his own troubled past and make difficult choices that will determine his future. Meanwhile, Farakhan, a reformed prison general, and Leila, a London-trained doctor, find their paths intertwining as they grapple with their own personal demons. With its diverse cast of characters and unique blend of Sabela, Tsotsi-taal and Cape Afrikaans dialects, "Four Corners" offers a fresh and compelling perspective on the challenges facing South Africa's youth.

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