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Ngaka

1977·Movie
1h 24min
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle4
  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Wonder7

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Society, politics, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

South African Film
Classic South African CinemaAnti-Apartheid AllegoryRural Family DramaMagical RealismCultural HeritageSocial Justice NarrativeNostalgic StorytellingEthical DilemmasVisual Poetry

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Ngaka worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Ngaka?

1 h 24 min

Ngaka runs 1 h 24 min.

What language is Ngaka in?

Zulu

It was made in Zulu. Produced in South Africa.