In this feature-length directorial debut, the South African filmmaker goes back in time to move forward, unraveling a frail relationship between mother and daughter.
Our selection includes three newly-released films, a classic Romeo-and-Juliet retelling, as well as several popular and well-received films in recent years.
“30 Years of the New South Africa” is part of the packed ADIFF 2024 schedule, with over 80 films from more than 20 countries.
The period drama, ‘Shaka iLembe, ’based on the life of King Shaka Zulu, scoops a record-setting 12 wins at the South African Television Awards.
Renate Stuurman returns as Princess, the lead character who is now reevaluating her near-perfect life.
Filmmaker Phumi Morare's Lakutshon' Ilanga (When The Sun Sets), filmed in Soweto, won gold at this year's Student Academy Awards.
The film marks the South African director's third debut and stride towards making a name for herself in the international film circuit.
Blood & Water, Queen Sono, How To Ruin Christmas: The Wedding are among the Netflix South Africa originals that have garnered a total of 45 nominations, charting a historical breakthrough for the content platform since entering the South African market.
South African writer and director Jabu Nadia Newman has released an Afrofuturistic poetic film that reframes Black culture.
South African Apartheid film 'Lakutshon' Ilanga' has been selected to show at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival in France.
South African director Nomawonga Khumalo's short film debut 'Five Tiger' has been selected to be screened at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival.
"South Africa deserves a boxing film."
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