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Inja (2002)

Movie ★ 7.6 17 min

Drama

Inja [Dog] is a 2002 South African short film directed by Steve Pasvolsky. Using a Xhosa boy as a pawn, a farmer teaches his puppy to be white man's best friend. Ten years later, both their lives hang in the balance at the mercy of the dog. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

Steve Pasvolsky Writer Steve Pasvolsky Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 10, 2002
Runtime
17 min
IMDb
tt0303350
Language
,

Themes

Cast

Anele Vellom Young Thembile Lizo C. Makambi Older Thembile Danny Keogh Danny Keogh Johannes Terry Norton Terry Norton Hettie

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Frequently asked questions

What is Inja about?
Inja [Dog] is a 2002 South African short film directed by Steve Pasvolsky. Using a Xhosa boy as a pawn, a farmer teaches his puppy to be white man's best friend. Ten years later, both their lives hang in the balance at the mercy of the dog. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Who directed Inja?
Inja was directed by Steve Pasvolsky.
Who stars in Inja?
Inja stars Anele Vellom, Lizo C. Makambi, Danny Keogh, Terry Norton.
When was Inja released?
Inja is a 2002 drama film.
Where can I watch Inja?
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