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South Africa10 Essential Films from South AfricaStop 8 of 10

Sarafina!

1992

A spirited Soweto schoolgirl is galvanized into the anti-apartheid struggle when her beloved teacher is arrested, joining the student uprising of 1976. A rousing musical drama of youth and resistance.

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Part of 10 Essential Films from South Africa

This film is stop 8 of 10 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through South Africa. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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