‘Inxeba’ in line of possible nomination to the Oscars

Inxeba (The Wounds), has been selected for Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars. It was announced on Sunday as the official delegate from South Africa for a possible nomination.

Nakhane Mahlakahlaka said that the nomination of the Xhosa film was the biggest achievement.

“After all the hard work that everyone did, it’s great to be validated like this.

I’ve always thought it was a very important film and it was telling a story that needs to be told – whether some people liked that or not.”

Mahlakahlaka was baffled by how peope criticised the film even before seeing it. He even received death threats for his role.

Inxeba is set to be released in local cinemas in February. It will be released at the 61st BFI London Film Festival that ends in October 15th.