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  • Zama Zama (2012)
  • 104 min | Action
Zama Zama (2012)
104 min | Action
In South Africa's gold-mining region is the subterranean dimension of the Zama Zama, illegal miners that make a living by mining the ore in both operational and abandoned mine shafts. "Zama Zama" is the personal narrative of two brothers: ...See moreIn South Africa's gold-mining region is the subterranean dimension of the Zama Zama, illegal miners that make a living by mining the ore in both operational and abandoned mine shafts. "Zama Zama" is the personal narrative of two brothers: Malcolm, a successful businessman in the mining industry; and his long-lost brother Joseph, one of those who work in the underground tunnels--playing off against the tension of the mines' punitive actions against these miners. The plot revolves around moral choices: social standing and success versus loyalty to and love of family. Written by Pieter Uys See less
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Director
Vickus Strijdom
Writer
Vickus Strijdom (screenplay)
Composer
Zethu Mashika (original score) (as Zethu 'Epic' Mashika)
Cinematographer
Justus de Jager
Editor
Melissa Parry (edited by)
Production Designer
Jacqueline Lotz (as Jackie Lotz)
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Release date
Aug 24, 2012 (South Africa)
Awards
1 win & 7 nominations

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23 cast members
Name Known for
Lindani Nkosi
Malcolm Phiri Malcolm Phiri   See fewer
Drum (2004)
Presley Chweneyagae
Joseph Phiri Joseph Phiri   See fewer
Tsotsi (2005)
Khulu Skenjana
Manto Manto   See fewer
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Shilubana N Fumani
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Lebogang Inno
Stix Stix   See fewer
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Mfundo Mdlalose
Thabo Thabo   See fewer
Zama Zama (2012)
Masoja Msiza
Oliver Oliver   See fewer
Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu (2016)
Sam Phillips
Phillip Phillip   See fewer
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995)
Israel Matseke-Zulu
Themba (as Israel Mokoe) Themba (as Israel Mokoe)   See fewer
iNumber Number: Jozi Gold (2023)
Sipho Ngema
Phuna Phuna   See fewer
Kings of Jo'burg (2020)
Justin Strydom
Simon - Task Force Head Simon - Task Force Head   See fewer
District 9 (2009)
Renate Stuurman
Sofia Phiri Sofia Phiri   See fewer
The Giver (2014)
John Herbert
Harry Harry   See fewer
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013)
Ivy Inkuta
Grandma Phiri (as Ivy Nkuta) Grandma Phiri (as Ivy Nkuta)   See fewer
The Road Warrior (2013)
Nompumelelo Mayiyane
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Motlatsi Mafatshe
Benjamin (as Mohlatsi Mafatshe) Benjamin (as Mohlatsi Mafatshe)   See fewer
State of Violence (2010)
Dale van Blerk
Task Force 1 Task Force 1   See fewer
Zama Zama (2012)
Wiehan van der Merwe
Task Force 2 Task Force 2   See fewer
'n Pawpaw Vir My Darling (2015)
Siyabonga Ngwekazi
Young Malcolm (as Siyabonga Ngwegazi) Young Malcolm (as Siyabonga Ngwegazi)   See fewer
uGugu no Andile (2008)
Amogelang Seboko
Young Joseph Young Joseph   See fewer
Zama Zama (2012)
Treasure Balouse
James James   See fewer
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Thabiso Monametsi
Lucky Lucky   See fewer
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Lukas van der Merwe
Shareholder Shareholder   See fewer
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