Tjovitjo is a South African dance drama series. It follows the lives of pantsula dancers and how they navigate around the everyday challenges of the township.[1][2][3]
| Tjovitjo | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Directed by | Vincent Moloi |
| Starring | Mafred |
| Country of origin | South Africa |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| Original release | |
| Release | 20 August 2017 – present |
Plot
editTjovitjo is a hyper-reality dance series set in the slums of Johannesburg. Tjovitjo is led by Mafred - played by Warren Masemol a- a thug and dancer with a past as a petty criminal, who is seeking the approval of his community.
The series spotlights sePantsula - a subculture and dance form that emerged in the 1950s, in the shadow of apartheid. Beneath the dirty street dance-offs, each episode Tjovitjo delves into contemporary issues that plague South Africa and the youth, such as unsafe abortion, zama-zama (illegal mining) and physical abuse.[4]
Dance is what really what keeps this impoverished community sane but in the second season two dance is banned putting this very sanity to the test.[5]
Amidst Mafred's poverty and struggle, a hardened Pantsula dance leader enters thug life and searches for redemption and salvation in his community.
Accolades
editSouth African Film And Television (2019)
edit- SAFTA Golden Horn (Winner)
Best Achievement in Directing - TV Drama Vincent Moloi
- SAFTA Golden Horn (Nominee)
Best TV Drama
- SAFTA Golden Horn (Nominee)
Best actor - TV Drama Warren Masemola
- SAFTA Golden Horn (Nominee)
Best Achievement in Editing - TV Drama
- SAFTA Golden Horn (Nominee)
Best Achievement In Art/ Design Production - TV Drama Vivienne Mahloko
- SAFTA Golden Horn (Nominee)
Best Achievement in Cinematography- TV Drama Motheo Moeng
South African Film And Television Awards, SAFTA (2018)
edit- SAFTA Golden Horn (Winner)
Best actor - TV Drama Warren Masemola
- SAFTA Golden Horn (Winner)
Best TV Drama - Puo Pha Productions
- SAFTA Golden Horn (Winner)
Best Achievement in Editing - TV Drama Ikaye Masisi
- SAFTA Golden Horn (Winner)
Best Achievement In Art/ Design Production - Ephraim Mathula, Vivenne Mahloko
- SAFTA Golden Horn (Winner)
Best Achievement in Sound Design -TV Drama
- SAFTA Golden Horn (Winner)
Best Achievement in Cinematography - TV Drama Motheo Moeng, Marius Van Graan, Ofentse Mwase
- SAFTA Golden Horn (Nominee)
Best Achievement in Costume Design - TV Drama Charity Shirley Masonto[6]
References
edit- ^ "TJOVITJO drama enlists local talent". MMegi Online. 2020-05-15. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ Moloi, Vincent (2017-08-16). "Tjovitjo Dance Drama Series Trailer". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ Herimbi, Helen (2017-08-16). "On: Tjovitjo". Helen Herimbi. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "Podcast and Chill with MacG, episode 150: Vincent Moloi on Tjovitjo, Warren Masemola, Netflix, The Art of Making Film". Podcast and Chill with MacG. 2020-04-29. Retrieved 2024-02-16 – via YouTube.
- ^ Malingani, Lidudu (2018-10-26). "Art & life: Series – Dust & dreams". The Africa Report. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "IMDb Summary of Tjovitjo". IMDb.