The Cannes Film Festival (16 to 27 May), announced today the selection of SARAFINA! for the 2023 Official Selection – Cannes Classics. The Cannes Classics section recognizes films which are deemed to be works of quality which have contributed to the evolution of motion picture arts and encouraged the development of the film industry throughout… Continue reading Sarafina! Officially Selected Again By The Cannes Film Festival
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South African Films Being Showcased At Cannes
Gravel Road Distribution Group takes 11 films to international film market, showcasing local filmmaking excellence The Cannes Film Festival is well known as the world’s most prestigious film event, that includes not only a film festival but also a film market where industry heavy weights buy films for release in different countries. Now, eleven premium… Continue reading South African Films Being Showcased At Cannes
South African Documentary “Black People Don’t Get Depressed” Spotlighted At Cannes Film Market 2021
Director Sara Chitambo’s documentary was first supported by the Durban Film Market (DFM) in August 2020. Since then, Sara has been globetrotting albeit virtually, to secure financing for her ground-breaking film, Black People Don’t Get Depressed. The documentary is a personal journey through trauma and mental health issues that investigates the struggles, rituals and triumphs… Continue reading South African Documentary “Black People Don’t Get Depressed” Spotlighted At Cannes Film Market 2021