Synopsis
A documentary on Johannesburg South African men who call themselves "Swenkas" and compete for cash and prizes in an event that's part fashion show, part choreography, and part moral code.
Scores
Overall Score
18.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
3.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
8.5%
Review Aggregate
72.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 62% of 8 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, emotional, visually striking. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
lightheartedemotionalvisually strikingcharacter-driventhought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score63.0
RT critic review count8
Rotten Tomatoes audience score83.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating7.1
IMDb votes132
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2005 | $8,860 | $14,231 |
| International | 2005 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2005 | $8,860 | $14,231 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2005 | $4,430 | $7,116 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2005 | $14,000 | $22,487 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2005 | $2,000 | $3,212 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2005 | $781,000 | $1,254,479 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2005 | $1,875,000 | $3,011,713 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2005 | $61,200 | $98,302 |
| Total Revenues | 2005 | $2,737,630 | $4,397,310 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2005 | $204,000 (est) | $327,674 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2005 | $80,000 (est) | $128,500 (est) |
| Participations | 2005 | $110,000 | $176,687 |
| Residuals ? | 2005 | $191,000 | $306,793 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2005 | $40,800 | $65,535 |
| Total Expenses | 2005 | $625,800 | $1,005,189 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2005 | $2,111,830 | $3,392,120 |
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