Tsotsi is an extremely engaging film which deals with the cultural and racial tension is South Africa because of apartheid. The main character lives in the poorest area within South Africa and is the leader of his friends, who steal from people who are wealthy. Out of his group of friends, Tsotsi is filled with the most anger and self-hatred because of the struggles he faced as a young boy growing up without a mother and having to live on his own with and money of support. Music is a cinematic element which enhances the tension within the film and allows viewers to connect to Tsotsi emotional state throughout film. Generally, as a character Tsotsi is very closed off and emotionally unavailable; for reason the music elements help viewers to interpret Tsotsi's emotional growth and changes throughout the story. The sound elements which are low and soft in the opening scene intermittent with silence allows viewers to identify and connect with Tsotsi's anger.
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