Crime,Drama,Thriller
South Africa,France
Zulu is a 2013 crime thriller film directed by Jérôme Salle and starring Orlando Bloom and Forest Whitaker. The plot centers around a Cape Town police officer named Ali Neuman, who is haunted by his past experiences during the apartheid era in South Africa.
In the present day, Neuman is tasked with investigating the murder of a young white woman in a poor black township. Working alongside a forensic specialist named Brian Epkeen, he navigates the complex racial tensions and corruption of the modern South African police force to uncover the truth behind the crime.
As the investigation progresses, Neuman begins to confront his own traumatic memories of the past, particularly his experiences as a child during the height of Inkhata's violent rampage. He grapples with the guilt and survivor's guilt that have plagued him ever since, struggling to find a way to reconcile his past with the demands of his present job.
Ultimately, Neuman and Epkeen's investigation leads them down a dangerous path, pitting them against powerful gangsters, corrupt officials, and their own flawed moral compasses. The film explores themes of justice, redemption, and the lasting impact of violent conflict on both individuals and societies.
Zulu received mixed reviews from critics upon its release, with some praising its gritty atmosphere and strong performances while others criticized its heavy-handed political messaging and graphic violence. Regardless of its reception, however, the film remains a powerful exploration of South Africa's turbulent past and complicated present.
