Noem My Skollie: Call Me Thief
When young Abraham gets arrested for a petty crime he raises his status in prison by captivating the hardened gangsters with his knack for telling stories. He becomes the "prison cinema" whilst his childhood friend becomes the concubine of a gang boss. On their release from jail 'AB' finds romance with his childhood sweetheart and starts a new path in life as a writer but his friends rope him into a murder for which they all face the hang-man's noose. Set in Cape Town, South Africa in the 1960s. The film is based on the life story of the scriptwriter Mr. John W. Fredericks
- 2016
- 2 Hrs 20 Mins
- Suspense, Drama
When young Abraham gets arrested for a petty crime he raises his status in prison by captivating the hardened gangsters with his knack for telling stories. He becomes the "prison cinema" whilst his childhood friend becomes the concubine of a gang boss. On their release from jail 'AB' finds romance with his childhood sweetheart and starts a new path in life as a writer but his friends rope him into a murder for which they all face the hang-man's noose. Set in Cape Town, South Africa in the 1960s. The film is based on the life story of the scriptwriter Mr. John W. Fredericks
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Cast & Crew
Awards
- 2016 - Silwerskerm Festival Prize - Production Design - Nominated
- 2017 - SAFTA Golden Horn - Best Achievement in Production Design - Feature Film - Winner
- 2017 - Platinum Award - Production Design - Winner
- 2017 - AMAA - Best Production Design - Nominated
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