Four Corners is a narrative South African film centred around the gang culture in South Africa, with specific relevance to Cape Town. Through the implementation of cinematic elements, the film offers a realistic perspective of the impact of gangesterism on communities and families within the city.
By analysing the context that the film is set in, and critically evaluating these cinematic elements, a greater understanding can be gained of what the impact of gangsterism in South Africa is.
Set in Cape Town, Four Corners focuses on South Africa’s most notorious prison gangs, namely the Number Gangs. These gangs are divided into the “26’s” and “28’s” who have been in rivalry since their establishment. Both have a fearsome reputation for murder, …show more content…
He sets out to kill the man who was responsible for his father’s death, after which he wishes to leave the 28’s and get in touch with the son he has never met. For this reason, he returns to the Cape Flats.
However, his actions place the community of the Cape Flats and his son, 13-year-old chess prodigy, Ricardo (Jezriel Skei), in danger. Ricardo, as a result, is also lured into a life of gangsterism by Gasant (Irshaad Ally), leader of the Americans. Police Captain Tito Hanekom (Abduragmaan Adams) tries to guide Ricardo, but is distracted with finding a serial killer who kills boys of a young age in the area. Farakhan’s actions also put Leila (Lindiwe Matshikiza) in danger. She is a doctor who studies in London, but returned home for her father’s …show more content…
This is often replaced with text, giving information on the gangs.
Furthermore, many different camera techniques are used to establish characters and scenes. When introducing Farakhan, a close up of his chest showing his tattoos, which gave information in regards to who is. As different gang members appear throughout the film, medium shots are often used to show their tattoos, which show in which gang they are.
In addition, gruelling death scenes are often captured by zooming. Whilst the visuals are impressive, certain scenes are overshot. Slow motion is used to portray violence that may have been more disturbing had it been shown unedited.
The soundtrack, which was compiled by Cape Town musician Markus Wormstrom, features classical songs with upbeat hip-hop beats, portraying an urban street life.
Moreover, this film’s genre can be categorized as drama. It does however feature intertextuality in the form of a character. He is based on the “Station Strangler” who was responsible for the rape and murder of 22 young boys during the 1950’s in South Africa. As the same case in the true event, the government and members of the community were very troubled by
By analysing the context that the film is set in, and critically evaluating these cinematic elements, a greater understanding can be gained of what the impact of gangsterism in South Africa is.
Set in Cape Town, Four Corners focuses on South Africa’s most notorious prison gangs, namely the Number Gangs. These gangs are divided into the “26’s” and “28’s” who have been in rivalry since their establishment. Both have a fearsome reputation for murder, …show more content…
He sets out to kill the man who was responsible for his father’s death, after which he wishes to leave the 28’s and get in touch with the son he has never met. For this reason, he returns to the Cape Flats.
However, his actions place the community of the Cape Flats and his son, 13-year-old chess prodigy, Ricardo (Jezriel Skei), in danger. Ricardo, as a result, is also lured into a life of gangsterism by Gasant (Irshaad Ally), leader of the Americans. Police Captain Tito Hanekom (Abduragmaan Adams) tries to guide Ricardo, but is distracted with finding a serial killer who kills boys of a young age in the area. Farakhan’s actions also put Leila (Lindiwe Matshikiza) in danger. She is a doctor who studies in London, but returned home for her father’s …show more content…
This is often replaced with text, giving information on the gangs.
Furthermore, many different camera techniques are used to establish characters and scenes. When introducing Farakhan, a close up of his chest showing his tattoos, which gave information in regards to who is. As different gang members appear throughout the film, medium shots are often used to show their tattoos, which show in which gang they are.
In addition, gruelling death scenes are often captured by zooming. Whilst the visuals are impressive, certain scenes are overshot. Slow motion is used to portray violence that may have been more disturbing had it been shown unedited.
The soundtrack, which was compiled by Cape Town musician Markus Wormstrom, features classical songs with upbeat hip-hop beats, portraying an urban street life.
Moreover, this film’s genre can be categorized as drama. It does however feature intertextuality in the form of a character. He is based on the “Station Strangler” who was responsible for the rape and murder of 22 young boys during the 1950’s in South Africa. As the same case in the true event, the government and members of the community were very troubled by