The Bengal Tiger’s life is retold on screen, revisiting the populism, opportunism and contradictions that made Amichand Rajbansi unforgettable
Zethu Mashika crafts soundtracks that stir the soul, and it all began with one lucky night
Movie theatres are empty but South African stories are abundant — what’s the disconnect?
A new film franchise explores modern love but fumbles the chemistry and connection
Local movie Lobola Man is the latest offering on Netflix from Burnt Onion Productions
A local film’s success raises the prospect of South Africa creating its own Pixar-like brand.
Two South African films are being touted as successes: Semi-Soet, a frothy romantic comedy, and Material, a heart-warming family drama.
Slick, vanilla Afrikaans romcom <i>Semi-Soet</i> is just what the South African film industry needs, writes <b>Phillip de Wet</b>.
We have yet to hit upon a formula that marries the job of mirroring "the nation" and the business of making money.
No image available
/ 30 September 2008
South African cineastes and cinephiles can catch up with already-released South African films they might have missed at the Apollo Film Festival.
Shaun de Waal reviews three new books on local cinema.