European Film Festival Celebrates 10th Year In South Africa

Oscar nominees, Cannes winners, and other thought-provoking films from Europe will be on show during the celebratory 10th edition of the European Film Festival in South Africa between 12 to 22 October this year.  The festival will showcase a select curation of 16 new films in cinemas in Johannesburg and Cape Town, with a limited special programme in Durban.  

Featured countries are Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom and Ukraine.  To widen the reach across South Africa beyond the city metropoles an online programme of free screenings will be available during the festival period.  

In addition, the festival will present programmes at the Alliance Française in Eswatini (20-22 October) and Lesotho (20 – 29 October). 

Visit www.eurofilmfest.co.za and sign up to receive festival updates as film synopses, screening schedules and news about festival activities become available.

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