Otelo Burning (2012): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Otelo Burning is a 2012 drama directed by Sara Blecher. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes and earned $25,956 worldwide. Critics gave it 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Director
- Sara Blecher
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
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What Is Otelo Burning About?
The premise of Otelo Burning without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a South African township grappling with the lingering effects of apartheid, sixteen-year-old Otelo Buthelezi escapes the rising tensions by finding passion and freedom in surfing. As Nelson Mandela's release ignites a wave of hope and change, Otelo experiences newfound recognition for his talent. However, this fame forces him to confront the social injustices and turmoil that still permeate his community and challenge his sense of responsibility.
Otelo Burning Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- teen movie
- f rated
The Director of Otelo Burning
Directed by Sara Blecher.
- Director Sara Blecher
More from Sara Blecher
More films directed by Sara Blecher: Dis ek, Anna and Ayanda.
Otelo Burning Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Otelo Burning 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 67% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 83%
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Metacritic 60 Metascore
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TMDB 66% User score
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Movie Insider 3.2 /5
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Otelo Burning Plot Summary
What happens in Otelo Burning from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Against the backdrop of the tumultuous apartheid era in 1989, three teenage friends—Otelo Buthelezi, his younger brother Ntwe, and their best mate New Year—find themselves swept away to a stunning beachside paradise. Here, the legendary wave rider Mandla Modise introduces them to the exhilarating world of surfing, a stark contrast to the dangers of their township home, rife with political violence and the ominous threats from rival factions: the Inkatha hostel residents and the United Democratic Front.
Full summary
The whole story of Otelo Burning, scene by scene
Otelo Burning Box Office
Otelo Burning grossed $25,956 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$26K
- International
- $26K
Otelo Burning Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Otelo Burning.
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Otelo Burning Also Known As
Also known as “Otelo - Der Preis der Freiheit”.
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- Otelo - Der Preis der Freiheit
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Otelo Burning FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Otelo Burning, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Otelo Burning?
Otelo Burning runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was Otelo Burning released?
Otelo Burning was released on November 30, 2012.
Who directed Otelo Burning?
Otelo Burning was directed by Sara Blecher.
More films by Sara Blecher How much did Otelo Burning make at the box office?
Otelo Burning grossed $25,956 worldwide.
How is Otelo Burning rated?
Otelo Burning has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Does Otelo Burning have a post-credit scene?
No. Otelo Burning has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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