Inkabi

I have no idea whether there is any truth to the portrayal of a small number of Zulu tribesmen as members of a brotherhood of hitmen, but I always watch hitmen movies to learn more about their profession. I even have a list of hitmen films here, and I found this new one on Netflix, where, to my amazement, hitmen movies are now a category. So I have a long list of other hitmen to learn about. I will say that this one strays off the beaten path, not only because it was produced in South Africa and relays the story of Zulu hitmen, but also because it attempts to offer some social commentary as well. Not a great film, but always interesting to see how delusional people who become contract killers can be in thinking that their profession is somehow noble or honorable or anything but repulsive, to be perfectly frank. I have noticed a recurring theme in many hitmen movies: there's always someone who is trying to leave the profession and then gets pulled back in and somehow thinks that he is redeeming himself by doing one good deed after having slaughtered dozens or even hundreds of people for a tiny bundle of cash.

As a South African who appreciates our local films, I'm once more let down by Netflix. They've been serving us dull movies while making fun of our filmmakers and actors. The plots either seem copied from Hollywood films or crafted by AI. There's nothing engaging about these movies. Films like Jerusalema and Tsotsi are far superior to what Netflix has been creating. The richness and authenticity that define our stories seem lost in these productions, overshadowed by generic narratives that fail to capture the essence of our culture. It's disappointing to see opportunities for showcasing genuine talent squandered in favor of uninspired, formulaic content. Our film industry deserves more respect and effort in portraying the heart and soul of South African storytelling.