Durban gives glory to the extraordinary
Suzy BellCineasts of the coast are about to be blessed with a line-up of exceptional cinema.
'A Common Destiny' attracts Zanzibar Film Fest fans
From premiering "Half of a Yellow Sun" to supporting Swahili films, this year's Zanzibar film festival line-up has attracted hundreds of movie lovers.
SA's female filmmakers make the cut
Zanele MjiThe Africa by Women project has resulted in 10 short films that deal with different facets of life in the country 20 years after democracy.
Recommended highlights from Encounters 2014
Roger YoungDocumentaries have long since ceased to be feature film's irritating cousin but has grown up, as this year's Encounters Festival programme proves.
'Empire of dirt': You can have it all
Nadia NeophytouThrough his father Clive, Ben Stillerman delves into the relationship between the efforts we put into our work and our private lives.
Method to the Marikana massacre
Shaun de WaalRehad Desai's documentary 'Miners Shot Down' is compelling viewing even if there are moments at which one wants to turn away.
World Cup lesson from doccie about losing soccer team
Neil SandsA new film shows how an unlikely group, including football's first transgender player, has reminded the world of the true value of football.
FiSahara - The world's most remote film festival
Stefan SimanowitzNow in its 11th year, the film festival, which takes place in a sun-baked refugee camp deep in the desert, has attracted hundreds of cinephiles.
Argentinian revenge fantasy a hit at Cannes film festival
Alexandria SageDirector Damian Szifron's film "Relatos Salvajes" drew hoots and applause from critics in contrast to the tepid reaction to the Saint Laurent biopic.
Oscar winner Malik Bendjelloul's death a suicide
Niklas Pollard, Anna RingstromThe "Searching for Sugar Man" director was struggling with depression, according to his family, who have said that the 36-year-old killed himself.
'Searching for Sugar Man' director Malik Bendjelloul dies
Niklas PollardMalik Bendjelloul, filmmaker of the Oscar-winning documentary "Searching for Sugar Man", has been found dead at the age of 36.
Nigerian censors bicker over Biafran war film
Monica MarkThe Nigerian film board has delayed issuing a certificate for the film Half of Yellow Sun.
Murderous funfair ride
Sam WollastonFargo the TV series pays respectful homage to the original 1996 movie by Joel and Ethan Coen.
SA's 'Of Good Report' scoops 13 Africa movie award nominations
The film that caused controversy after it was banned by the Film and Publication Board at a festival is up for 13 Africa Movie Academy awards.
Documentary 'gives Marikana miners a voice'
Nomatter Ndebele"Miners Shot Down" by local filmmaker Rehad Desai explores the events and killings leading up to the day 34 miners died at Marikana.
Spectacular Kenya basks in Lupita Nyong'o's light
Christopher VourliasLupita Nyong'o's Oscar has cast the spotlight on the country – long the backdrop for Hollywood adventures – and its struggling film industry.
First Colombian Film Showcase seeks to strengthen ties between two countries
Roger YoungAfter successful screenings in Jo'burg, the First Colombian Film Showcase moves to Cape Town on May 8.
King of the slingers: Spidey’s a concrete jungle VIP
Xan BrooksIf the Spider-Man tale is about anything, it's about gawky youth and surging powers. The film makers know this and keep the tone skittish and fresh.
Remember Lesotho?
Laurence CarombaRural life – its joy, its sorrow, its contradiction – finds new expression in a poignant tale of the kingdom.
'Lost' finds its spiritual TV successor: 'The Leftovers'
Unlike its predecessor 'Lost', which disappointed many in its last seasons, new TV series 'The Leftover' is the perfect recipe for smart television.
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Oscars 2014: The highlights
"Gravity" and "12 Years a Slave" dominated the Academy awards, Ellen DeGeneres's selfie broke Twitter history, and Leonardo DiCaprio didn't win. Again.
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