Movie Night: Noem My Skollie
Abraham is sent to prison for a small crime, but inside, his stories become his weapon. After he’s released, he dreams of a fresh start, but the streets drag him back into danger.
Year of Release: 2016
Genres: Crime, Thriller, Drama
Languages: Afrikaans
Running time: 140 minutes
Director: Daryne Joshua
Writers: John W. Fredericks
Cast:
Dann-Jacques Mouton as Abraham ‘AB’ Lonzi
Christian Bennett as Tyrone ‘Gif’ Felix
Gantane Kusch as Richard ‘Gimba’ Carelse
Gershwin Mias as Martin ‘Shorty’ Jacobs
Sandi Schultz as Kettie Lonzi, AB’s mother
Charlton George as Phillip Lonzi, AB’s father
Tarryn Wyngaard as Jenny; AB’s love interest
Lauren Joseph as Gloria Lonzi; AB’s younger sister
Simone Biscombe as Frances Lonzi; AB’s older sister
Denise Newman as Mrs. Lubbe
Abduragman Adams as Mr. Carelse
Jill Levenberg as Celia
Louw Venter as Officer Koegedam
Plot Summary:
Cape Town, 1960s. Abraham is just a kid when he gets thrown in prison for a petty crime. Inside, survival isn’t just about fists—it’s about respect. And respect is what Abraham earns when his gift for spinning stories turns hardened criminals into an audience hanging on his every word. While he distracts the inmates with tales of other worlds, his childhood best friend finds himself trapped in a brutal arrangement with a gang boss.
Freedom doesn’t come easy, but when Abraham gets out, he’s ready to leave the past behind. He falls back into the arms of his first love and dreams of becoming a writer. But the streets he grew up on won’t let go so easily. His old friends pull him into something darker—a murder that none of them are ready for. Now, with the shadow of the gallows over their heads, Abraham’s only way out might be the very stories that once saved him.
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Trivia
Official submission of South Africa for the ‘Best Foreign Language Film’ category of the 89th Academy Awards in 2017.
Based on the life of screenwriter John W. Fredericks.
The first feature film in South Africa, to première at a maximum security prison, Pollsmoor before its national release in cinemas.
Content advisory
Violence & Gore, Profanity, Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Where to Stream Noem My Skollie Full Movie
Noem My Skollie is currently available to stream at Showmax.
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Behind The Scenes
Awards
Zanzibar International Film Festival
2017 Winner The Golden Dhow
Best Feature Film
South African Film and Television Awards
2017 Winner SAFTA Golden Horn
Best Achievement in Production Design – Feature Film
Warren Gray (Production Designer)
2017 Nominee SAFTA Golden Horn
Best Feature Film
2017 Winner SAFTA Golden Horn
Best Supporting Actor – Feature Film
Abduragman Adams (actor)
2017 Nominee SAFTA Golden Horn
Best Achievement in Directing – Feature Film
Daryne Joshua (director)
2017 Nominee SAFTA Golden Horn
Best Achievement in Script Writing – Feature Film
John Fredericks (writer)
African Movie Academy Awards
2017 Nominee AMAA
Best Production Design
Warren Gray (production designer)
2017 Nominee AMAA
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Dann Jaques Mouton
2017 Nominee AMAA
Best Film
2017 Nominee AMAA
Best Director
Daryne Joshua
2017 Nominee AMAA
Best Editing
Simon Beesley
International Independent Film Awards
2017 Winner Platinum Award
Production Design
Warren Gray (production designer)
Silwerskerm Festival
2016 Nominee Silwerskerm Festival Prize
Production Design
Warren Gray (production designer)
RapidLion Film Festival (South African International Film Festival)
2017 Nominee Rapid Lion
Best Sound Editing
Basiami Segola and Charlotte Buys
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