
The Goat
Ukwaluka is an ancient circumcision ritual for young men still widely practiced by the Xhosa in South Africa. It marks the transition from youth to manhood. A boy who has just undergone circumcision sits in semi-darkness in a simple hut on a hill, far away from the village, as prescribed by the initiation ritual. He is covered from head to toe with a paint made from clay which makes him look as white as a goat. This should be a period of healing, but he is cold and in pain. His grandfather, who is supposed to induct him into his new life, has not yet appeared. According to the belief system of the Xhosa, Ukwaluka also purges the boy from homosexual desires, for which there is no place in the world of adults.
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- Language
- Xhosa
- tradition
- ritual
- circumcision
- sexual repression
- gay theme
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South AfricaZA
- Theatrical1 Jan 2014
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Goat released?
- The Goat was released on 1 January 2014.
- Where can I watch The Goat online?
- The Goat is available on Zee5 in India. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Goat?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Goat is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Goat?
- The Goat holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 1 votes.
- Who directed The Goat?
- The Goat (2014) was directed by John Trengove.
- How long is The Goat?
- The Goat runs for 12m.











