Raw (2023)

Raw

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Logline

A lamentation on the slow death of a South African rural town, Nthoroane, through an exploration of the myths, disasters, and miracles that surround the town’s history.

Year

2023

Type

Documentary

Format

Feature Film

Country

South Africa

Languages

isiZulu, English, Afrikaans

Runtime

118 minutes

Stage

Finished

Plot Summary

Raw (Rou), which refers to a ‘process of mourning,’ captures the lives and stories of the residents who remain connected to this place. Through a mix of interviews and observation, the legends and truth of the town converge into a newfound reality, marked by stories of aliens, ancestors, and faith. The film explores the history and politics of Nthoroane, from the forcible evictions of black residents due to a coal mining operation in 1991 to the lore surrounding the spiritual qualities of the landmark ‘SR’ stone initials found on the hill overlooking the town. Raw (Rou) is a lamentation on the remnants of a once-thriving South African town in the face of displacement, decay, and the loss of a way of life.

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Crew

Adriaan de la Rey portrait

Adriaan de la Rey

Director

Adriaan de la Rey portrait

Adriaan de la Rey

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