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This documentary is a portrait of the Swenkas, a small group of working men in post-apartheid South Africa.Men who take great pride in putting on a flashy suit and stand out as an inspiration for others. The film tells their story and why the ‘dressing up’ is not just something external and inconstant, but an integrated part of their internal spiritual and mental life, of their past ...
THE SWENKAS. Directed by. Jeppe Rønde. Denmark, 2004. Documentary. 72. Synopsis. A group of Zulu men don expensive tailor-made suits every Saturday night to try and win a beauty contest. Synopsis.
The Swenkas are a charismatic group, and Ronde takes full advantage. You can't help but love them, especially when they go swanking. Beautiful cinematography and a sweet soundtrack with, among ...
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12. Jan. 2005 · The Swenkas Denmark Production: A Cosmo Film production, in association with DR2 Denmark, YLE Finland. (International sales: First Hand Films, Zurich, Switzerland.) Produced by Rasmus Thorsen ...
The Swenkas are a group of Zulu men in South Africa who participate in a beauty contest every Saturday night in a bare basement called The Hall. They exchange their overalls for expensive custom suits and try to impress the judge with sultry steps and graceful arm gestures. The winner takes home a cow on special occasions, like Christmas. It is a close-knit set of men that considers respect ...
Swenkas are subculture of working-class Zulu men in South Africa, who participate in amateur competitions that are part fashion show and part choreography, the purpose of which is to display one's style and sense of attitude. The practice, called "swenking", ultimately derives from the English word "swank". Swenka fashion is dapper-looking, with business suits and fedoras being the main ...
The Swenkas beliefs in cleanliness, self respect, chaste behavior, and support for one another give them hope in their grim world. Their healthy humorous competition for the best attired man gives them joy. Their snappy clothing and male model performances are exercises in self respect and creativity, a Texas beauty queen has nothing on these guys. These guys love life and every bit of ...
