Storyline

Vertiginous documentary, shot in effective black-and-white, treats two painful histories. The first is a love story about a truck driver who, on his way from Johannesburg (South Africa) to Luderitz (Namibia), is haunted by thoughts of his girlfriend and their recently severed relationship. His memories are expressed in an often recurring scene, in which songs by Alec Empire, Macy Gray and Robert Schumann roughly tell the story. This small history is alternated with the tragic fate of the Namibian Heroro people, many thousands of whom died early last century in concentration camps that had been set up by the German colonisers near Luderitz. The depiction of this history is cruder and more poignant, with slanting frames, odd camera angles and a multi-layered sound sculpture. The dilapidated barracks and officers' quarters are the last remnants of the miscarried, so-called civilisation projects in Africa.

Key Information

Director Aryan Kaganof
Writers Aryan Kaganof
Studio Mandala Films
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Boy Thomas Shipanga

Minnie Mandala

Frequently Asked Questions

Western 4.33 was released on November 16, 2001.

The runtime of Western 4.33 is 32m.

Western 4.33 is a Documentary movie.

Western 4.33 is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Western 4.33 was directed by Aryan Kaganof.

The main cast of Western 4.33 includes Boy Thomas Shipanga, Minnie Mandala.

Western 4.33 is originally in English.