More often than not, true stories are infinitely more interesting and continue to resonate now. In Johannesburg-based filmmaker Charlie Vundla’s “Frontier Mistress,” which he describes as a Western set in 18th century South Africa, the story of a Huguenot refugee and her struggle against an abusive husband and an oppressive, racist regime, continues to reverberate today.
“It’s a timely film that deals with issues of gender and racial equality at a moment where the struggle for both of these has taken on a greater urgency,” Vundla told Variety. “And, yes, while this film does address socio-political issues I don’t want them to overwhelm the film; This will be above all else an exciting narrative that is character-driven and puts the story first,” he asserted.
“Frontier Mistress” participates in the Frontières Co-production Market, organized by the Fantasia International Film Festival in collaboration with Cannes’ Marché du Film.
Vundla...
“It’s a timely film that deals with issues of gender and racial equality at a moment where the struggle for both of these has taken on a greater urgency,” Vundla told Variety. “And, yes, while this film does address socio-political issues I don’t want them to overwhelm the film; This will be above all else an exciting narrative that is character-driven and puts the story first,” he asserted.
“Frontier Mistress” participates in the Frontières Co-production Market, organized by the Fantasia International Film Festival in collaboration with Cannes’ Marché du Film.
Vundla...
- 8/5/2021
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
South African film premiered at Inside Out Toronto Lgbt Film Festival.
Breaking Glass has acquired the South Africa-set coming-of-age Lgbt musical drama Canary (Kanarie) starring Schalk Bezuidenhout.
Set in 1985 in the midst of apartheid, the film follows Johan, whose love for Boy George and Depeche Mode lands him a place in the South African Defence Force’s Choir known as the ‘Canaries’.
During a nationwide tour to promote the military effort against the white leadership’s perceived enemies, Johan finds love on the battlefield and is forced to confront his long-repressed sexuality.
Christiaan Olwagen directed the Marche Media production from...
Breaking Glass has acquired the South Africa-set coming-of-age Lgbt musical drama Canary (Kanarie) starring Schalk Bezuidenhout.
Set in 1985 in the midst of apartheid, the film follows Johan, whose love for Boy George and Depeche Mode lands him a place in the South African Defence Force’s Choir known as the ‘Canaries’.
During a nationwide tour to promote the military effort against the white leadership’s perceived enemies, Johan finds love on the battlefield and is forced to confront his long-repressed sexuality.
Christiaan Olwagen directed the Marche Media production from...
- 1/15/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Starline Entertainment has boarded “Laughing at the Dark,” a documentary profile of Pieter-Dirk Uys, the South African satirist who skewered apartheid-era attitudes and who was praised by Nelson Mandela.
Uys interviewed Mandela while in character as socialite activist Evita Bezuidenhout. Mandela – who won the Nobel Peace Prize and became South Africa’s president – once described writer-performer Uys as one of his heroes, in footage seen in the film.
Former archbishop Desmond Tutu and actresses Sophia Loren and Charlize Theron pay tribute to Uys in the film, which was helmed by Willem Oelofsen. Cape Town-based shingle Marche Media made the documentary, and pay-tv platform MNet has it for South Africa.
Uys risked his own safety with his performances in the days of apartheid, gaining a following among those seeking change. Today, his work includes raising awareness in the global fight against HIV/AIDS.
Starline’s director of acquisitions, Piers Nightingale, negotiated...
Uys interviewed Mandela while in character as socialite activist Evita Bezuidenhout. Mandela – who won the Nobel Peace Prize and became South Africa’s president – once described writer-performer Uys as one of his heroes, in footage seen in the film.
Former archbishop Desmond Tutu and actresses Sophia Loren and Charlize Theron pay tribute to Uys in the film, which was helmed by Willem Oelofsen. Cape Town-based shingle Marche Media made the documentary, and pay-tv platform MNet has it for South Africa.
Uys risked his own safety with his performances in the days of apartheid, gaining a following among those seeking change. Today, his work includes raising awareness in the global fight against HIV/AIDS.
Starline’s director of acquisitions, Piers Nightingale, negotiated...
- 9/12/2018
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Magical drama, Jamillah and Aladdin, returns to CBeebies this August for a second series.
This modern retelling of the Middle Eastern Aladdin tale, stars Blossom Campbell as Jamillah, Aladdin is played by Wilson Radjou-Pujalte (who recently starred in BBC’s drama series Dickensian as the Artful Dodger) and the Genie by Leroy Osei-Bonsu.
Jamillah, a feisty young girl seeking adventure, lives with her family in modern day London where she discovers a dusty old lamp in the attic and makes a wish. A Genie appears and, with the help of his magic, the two travel back in time to Ancient Baghdad, where Jamillah meets Aladdin, a boy the same age as her, who always seems to be getting himself into trouble.
The second series sees the friendship between the three protagonists blossom, with more exciting adventures in store. In the opening episode of the second series, the grieving Sultan decides to ban fun,...
This modern retelling of the Middle Eastern Aladdin tale, stars Blossom Campbell as Jamillah, Aladdin is played by Wilson Radjou-Pujalte (who recently starred in BBC’s drama series Dickensian as the Artful Dodger) and the Genie by Leroy Osei-Bonsu.
Jamillah, a feisty young girl seeking adventure, lives with her family in modern day London where she discovers a dusty old lamp in the attic and makes a wish. A Genie appears and, with the help of his magic, the two travel back in time to Ancient Baghdad, where Jamillah meets Aladdin, a boy the same age as her, who always seems to be getting himself into trouble.
The second series sees the friendship between the three protagonists blossom, with more exciting adventures in store. In the opening episode of the second series, the grieving Sultan decides to ban fun,...
- 7/29/2016
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
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