The documentary film Gangster Backstage captures the lives of gangsters in Cape Town, South Africa, as it transitions from a casting interview to scenes in an empty theater. The confined setting creates a sense of being trapped, evoking feelings of purgatory and claustrophobia, as the gangsters' thoughts become consumed by fear and the desire to break free.
Gangster Backstage
A South African filmmaker conducts a pioneering experiment, gathering real-life gangsters for an unconventional audition process, where they recreate their daily routines on stage, delivering a brutally honest depiction of their lives.
