Nommer 37 (2018)
Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
Land: South Africa
Alternative Title: Das Fenster zum Tod, Numer 37, Номер 37, Number 37
Regisseur: Nosipho Dumisa
Writer: Daryne Joshua, Nosipho Dumisa, Travis Taute
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Schlüsselwörter
Schlüsselwörter: wheelchair user , woman director
Geschichte
Randal Hendricks, a paraplegic living in a Cape Town apartment block, witnesses a murder committed by Lawyer, a powerful criminal, through his binoculars. Desperate for money to pay off his loan shark debt to Emmie, Randal blackmails Lawyer with information he believes only he possesses. He enlists the help of Warren, his half-wit friend who has designs on Randal's girlfriend Pam. Meanwhile, Detective Gail February investigates the disappearance of her corrupt partner, drawing closer to Randal's apartment. As complications arise and Emmie presses Randal for payment, Pam becomes embroiled in the scheme, putting all their lives at risk.
Zusammenfassung
Set in Cape Town's grimy underbelly, 'Nommer 37' is a tense thriller about desperation and its consequences. The film explores themes of financial struggle, loyalty, and the destructive power of greed through Randal's ill-fated scheme to pay off his debts. The story unfolds primarily from Randal's perspective, offering insights into his motivations and the isolating effects of his wheelchair-bound existence.
