Boy Called Twist
Youth drama – Südafrika
Production year: 2004
Movie length: 115 minutes
Production year: 2004
Movie length: 115 minutes
Movie description:
The harrowing tale of a South African street-kids search for love, based on Dickens’ classic story. Growing up neglected in a rural orphanage, Twist escapes to the unpredictable freedom of Cape Town, where he falls in with Fagin’s gang of street urchins. With a gritty honesty steeped in its vibrant characters, Boy called Twist superbly captures the contemporary equivalents of Dickens’ seedy individuals as it shadows the timeless tale in its own inimitable style.
A mother dies in childbirth in the middle of nowhere. Fearing blame, the locals bury her in an unmarked grave and drop the baby at a rural orphanage. So begins the incredible life of a little boy called Twist.
A feature screenplay by director Tim Greene, Twist is a contemporary telling of Dickens’ classic novel Oliver Twist – the harrowing tale of a street kid’s search for love, identity, roots and for family.
Growing up in the dusty wastes of the Swartland, sold from orphanage into child labour on the vineyards, and later to a rural undertaker, Twist finally takes his fate into his own hands and escapes to Cape Town.
Wide eyed at the wonders of the city, he falls in with Fagin – an ancient Ethiopian who runs a network of child thieves. His new friend Dodger teaches him the tricks of the trade, but the inexperienced Twist is caught trying to steal from Ebrahim Bassedien.
Although neither understand it, there is a strange affinity between this old man – who has lost his daughter – and the young boy who never knew his mother. Bassedien takes the little stroller in and for a moment it seems that the trauma is over – as the little boy encounters love for the first time in his short and brutal life.
Enter Monks – the only person who knows Twist’s true identity. He is paying Fagin to keep the little boy marginalized. If he ends up in jail or dead on the street, so much the better, for Monks stands to lose his inheritance if anybody ever discovers that Twist is Bassedien’s grandson.
The film introduces a host of fascinating, visceral characters and takes the audience on a ride through the underbelly of Cape Town street life. Simultaneously vicious and touching it is a portrait of a child who has never known anything but brutality and indifference, and who finally finds the warmth of unconditional love.
From the welcoming community of the Bo Kaap to the Woodstock slums via the city bowl, the story delights in creating contemporary versions of Dickens’ classic characters. Bill Sykes and his prostitute girlfriend Nancy steal Twist back for Fagin and the struggle for a little boy’s soul begins in earnest.
Tim Greene is a freelance independent film maker. His short films Corner Caffie, and Kap ’an, Driver have been widely acclaimed for the grit, honesty and lightness of touch with which they portray Cape Town and its people.
He is hoping to shoot Twist in 2003 and to this end is currently selling a thousand shares at a thousand rands each to a thousand people who share his vision of independent film and who have a little cash and a lot of faith.
TWIST:
The boy who asked for more.
A star is born. It is our enormous pleasure to introduce Jarrid Geduld in the title role of TWIST. When we found him in Belhar during an exhaustive tour of Cape Town schools, we knew the search was over. Just remember: you saw him here first.
DICKIE:
Twist’s only true friend.
This kid Remi is five years old and an acting genius. He can’t read, but he’s word perfect already! When Dickie and Twist part ways, there will not be a dry eye in the house. Guaranteed.
CHARLEY BATES:
Addict.
Ndyebo is eleven years old. He has the daunting task ahead of playing Charlie Bates. We believe he’s up to the challenge, and we will surround him with love and support as he tackles the part.
A mother dies in childbirth in the middle of nowhere. Fearing blame, the locals bury her in an unmarked grave and drop the baby at a rural orphanage. So begins the incredible life of a little boy called Twist.
A feature screenplay by director Tim Greene, Twist is a contemporary telling of Dickens’ classic novel Oliver Twist – the harrowing tale of a street kid’s search for love, identity, roots and for family.
Growing up in the dusty wastes of the Swartland, sold from orphanage into child labour on the vineyards, and later to a rural undertaker, Twist finally takes his fate into his own hands and escapes to Cape Town.
Wide eyed at the wonders of the city, he falls in with Fagin – an ancient Ethiopian who runs a network of child thieves. His new friend Dodger teaches him the tricks of the trade, but the inexperienced Twist is caught trying to steal from Ebrahim Bassedien.
Although neither understand it, there is a strange affinity between this old man – who has lost his daughter – and the young boy who never knew his mother. Bassedien takes the little stroller in and for a moment it seems that the trauma is over – as the little boy encounters love for the first time in his short and brutal life.
Enter Monks – the only person who knows Twist’s true identity. He is paying Fagin to keep the little boy marginalized. If he ends up in jail or dead on the street, so much the better, for Monks stands to lose his inheritance if anybody ever discovers that Twist is Bassedien’s grandson.
The film introduces a host of fascinating, visceral characters and takes the audience on a ride through the underbelly of Cape Town street life. Simultaneously vicious and touching it is a portrait of a child who has never known anything but brutality and indifference, and who finally finds the warmth of unconditional love.
From the welcoming community of the Bo Kaap to the Woodstock slums via the city bowl, the story delights in creating contemporary versions of Dickens’ classic characters. Bill Sykes and his prostitute girlfriend Nancy steal Twist back for Fagin and the struggle for a little boy’s soul begins in earnest.
Tim Greene is a freelance independent film maker. His short films Corner Caffie, and Kap ’an, Driver have been widely acclaimed for the grit, honesty and lightness of touch with which they portray Cape Town and its people.
He is hoping to shoot Twist in 2003 and to this end is currently selling a thousand shares at a thousand rands each to a thousand people who share his vision of independent film and who have a little cash and a lot of faith.
TWIST:
The boy who asked for more.
A star is born. It is our enormous pleasure to introduce Jarrid Geduld in the title role of TWIST. When we found him in Belhar during an exhaustive tour of Cape Town schools, we knew the search was over. Just remember: you saw him here first.
DICKIE:
Twist’s only true friend.
This kid Remi is five years old and an acting genius. He can’t read, but he’s word perfect already! When Dickie and Twist part ways, there will not be a dry eye in the house. Guaranteed.
CHARLEY BATES:
Addict.
Ndyebo is eleven years old. He has the daunting task ahead of playing Charlie Bates. We believe he’s up to the challenge, and we will surround him with love and support as he tackles the part.
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