Little One (2012 film)

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Little One
Directed by Darrell Roodt
Written byDarrell Roodt
StarringLindiwe Ndlovu
CinematographyTrevor Brown
Edited byAvril Beukes
Music byLaurent Eyquem
Release date
  • 2012 (2012)
CountrySouth Africa
LanguageZulu

Little One is a 2012 South African drama film directed by Darrell Roodt. The film was selected as the South African entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards, but it did not make the final shortlist. [1]

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Plot

Set in South Africa, the story follows a middle aged woman named Pauline, who finds a battered child on the road. She takes the child to the hospital where she is treated. Then she takes the child away to find out why the child became a victim of violence.

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References

  1. Vourlias, Christopher (28 September 2012). "S. Africa picks 'Little One' for Oscar nom". Variety. Reed Business Information. Retrieved 28 September 2012.