UTV World Movies presents Academy Award winning film 'Tsotsi'

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Mumbai, March 23, 2011

Regaling viewers with the best and latest in World Cinema, UTV World Movies presents 'Tsotsi', a -landmark movie as Movie of the Month for March 2011. Adapted from the novel 'Tsotsi' by Athol Fugard, this criminal action- drama presents a -edgy portrayal of life in a South African township where survival is the primary objective. a moving and life affirming story, director Gavin Hood captures the cruel and unforgiving underworld in 'Tsotsi'.

Loosely meaning thug in the urban slang of Johannesburg, 'Tsotsi' traces six days in the violent life of a young Johannesburg gang leader. The award winning movie showcases the life of a teenager hardened by his tough existence and how his life begins to change when he accidentally comes across a baby and chooses to take care of it. For six days, the baby changes his behavior, arousing and developing the sense of empathy and humanity in the cold blood killer.

A hard hitting movie full of intense emotions, Tsotsi will leave you with varied emotions ranging from anger to sadness

Speaking about the movie, Manasi Sapre, Programming Head, UTV World Movies, "Tsotsi is a movie that exposes you to the tough existence of young kids in the heartland of South Africa. And it will in more ways than one remind you of Indian gangster films. The movie created waves with its resolute portrayal of crime and was also a trend setter in terms of Kwaito (local African house music) music extensively used throughout the film. We recommend this movie for all those willing to watch a truly path breaking South African film."

Catch 'Tsotsi' in Movie of the Month on 27th March at 9pm only on UTV World Movies.

For further information, please contact:

UTV World Movies

Esha Verma

Mobile: +919619054926

Email: esha.verma@utvgroup.com