It's Monday today; you've probably got fuck all to do, tenner says your doles ran out and the substances you took at the weekend are no doubt crippling your every move. What better excuse do you need than to watch Harmony Korine’s latest film Umshini Wam. Its like Bonnie + Clyde only they're crippled and ugly as fcuk.
"I'm old enough to bleed, i'm old enough to breed, i'm old enough to crack a brick in your teeth whilst I sleep"
Umshini Wam is without a doubt the second best thing I've seen all year. In-between watching Mr paraplegic play dead in order to gain some sort of emotional reassurance, we follow the couple around their little South African home town on their daily gun toting business. In the short the duo are trying to seek some sort of acknowledgement and respect, the way they go about this however, well some may say it's a little questionable.
The cleverly orchestrated moments of sadness, humor and imagery coupled with some childlike costuming and acting really brings this short to life. By the end of the film it’s almost impossible not to feel anything for this couple living in this culture that has no hope of accepting them.
Excuse me as I go find an all in one suit...
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