Movie

The Brotherhood

2000 · 52 min

An immersive nature documentary that follows lion brothers with a patient, dramatic eye, balancing brutal rivalries with majestic wildlife footage.

Genres: Documentary, Tv movie
Starring: Sello Maake Ka-Ncube, Marcel Van Heerden

Overview: For generations lions have ruled over the Londolozi region of Mpumalanga but one brotherhood reigns supreme: a coalition of two brothers descendent from a long dynasty. To get to the top they have hunted, fought and won many battles. This film follows this Brotherhood as they conquer prides, kill rivals and continue their bloodline guaranteeing their genes are firmly entrenched in future generations to come.

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Genres: Documentary, Tv movie
Starring: Sello Maake Ka-Ncube, Marcel Van Heerden

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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: survival
family
power
nature
violence
Places: wilderness
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence strong
Sex mild

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Action	4
Horror	3
Humour	2
Realism	9
Romance	1
Tension	5
Darkness	5
Complexity	3
Emotional weight	5

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