Mayfair (film)

2018 South African action drama film

Mayfair

Directed by| Sara Blecher
Written by| Neil McCarthy
Produced by| Dayo Ogunyemi, Imraan Jeeva, Omar Khan
Starring|

* Rajesh Gopie
* Ronak Patani
* Shahir Chundra

Cinematography| Miles Goodall
Music by| Philip Miller

Release date

* 2 November 2018 (2018-11-02)

Running time

| 92 minutes
Language| English

Mayfair is a 2018 South African Indian action crime drama film written by Neil McCarthy and directed by Sara Blecher. The film marks the fourth directorial venture for Sara Blecher and the film was set in the suburb of Johannesburg.[1] The film stars Rajesh Gopie and Ronak Patani in the male lead roles. The film had its theatrical release on 2 November 2018 and received positive reviews.[2][3] The film was also screened at the 62nd BFI London Film Festival and Africa in Motion Film Festival in October 2018.[4][5]

## Cast

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* Rajesh Gopie as Aziz
* Ronak Patani as Zaid Randera
* Shahir Chundra as Parvez
* Jack Devnarain as Jalaal
* Kelly-Eve Koopman as Ameena
* Warren Masemola as Hasan
* Wayne Van Rooyen as Mahbeer

## Synopsis

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Zaid Randera (Ronak Patani) returns home to Mayfair in Johannesburg where his father Aziz (Rajesh Gopie), a money launderer is facing death threats from his creditors/lenders. Zaid has been dismissed from his job permanently and finds himself living under the shadow of his father whose status is marred by falling into a debt trap. When a murderous gang threatens the family business, Zaid is compelled into the life he'd hoped to leave behind.[6]

## References

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1. ^ Vourlias, Christopher (22 July 2018). "Sara Blecher's 'Mayfair' Brings Feminine Gaze to Gangster Tale". Variety. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
2. ^ "Mayfair – Cape Town International Film Market & Festival – CTIFMF". Retrieved 19 November 2019.
3. ^ "Mayfair". Channel. 14 October 2018. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
4. ^ "Johannesburg's Mayfair suburb goes international in new movie". IndianSpice. 28 September 2018. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
5. ^ Indigenous Film Distribution Press (6 November 2018). "Mayfair opens to great reviews". Screen Africa. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
6. ^ "Mayfair | IFD". Retrieved 19 November 2019.

## External links

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* Mayfair at IMDb