THE NUMBER

UNITED KINGDOM — SOUTH AFRICA 14 MIN, 2018

RUSSIAN PREMIERE

APRIL 4, 17:00

MOSCOW, CINEMA OCTOBER

ABOUT

The film looks at the myths and markings of South Africa's prison 'Number' gangs. Shot in graphic black and white, it investigates the secret code spelt out and spoken across the bodies of the inmates. The film immerses its audience in the world of the Number gangs, their history, personal journeys, codes and body markings.

DIRECTOR

MANUELA GRAY

Manuela Gray is an internationally celebrated tattoo artist. She has also exhibited as a fine artist, extended her interest in body marking to engage with a wide range of traditional and non traditional surfaces and marking techniques. The Number is Manuela's debut as a film director. The Number is Manuela's debut as a film director.

OTHER FESTIVALS

• Durban International Film Festival 
• British Documentary Film Festival 
• Interfilm International Short Film Festival 
• Clermont Ferrand 
• DOCfeed 
• Cinefest Gato Preto 
• Cherry Film Festival 
• Bristol Rebel Film Festival

SECTION

DOKer 2019 — Short Competition