Politics and climate activism, sports for people living with disabilities, art and poetry, municipal degradation, manufacturing, and truth and reconciliation – this sounds like a mixed bag of potential portfolios from the new National Assembly. Not. These are themes from some of the top-end films from South Africa, Africa, and beyond being screened at this… Continue reading Films about Politics, Power, Perseverance and Poetry at Encounters
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Memory, Archive and Belonging Feature in Encounters Palestinian Focus
Three very different documentaries by Palestinians that are deeply intertwined with themes of memory, archive, and belonging, offer a profound exploration of identity and historical consciousness in this year’s Encounters South African International Documentary Festival which takes place in Cape Town and Johannesburg from 20 to 30 June 2024. These films delve into the collective and personal memories of… Continue reading Memory, Archive and Belonging Feature in Encounters Palestinian Focus
Hard-hitting SA Documentary “Mother City” to Open Encounters 2024
Encounters South African International Documentary Festival renowned for its commitment to showcasing diverse voices, insightful perspectives, and compelling narratives has announced the South African film Mother City directed by Miki Redelinghuys and Pearlie Joubert as the opening film in a line-up of local, African, and international films that are making waves or garnered critical acclaim at festivals… Continue reading Hard-hitting SA Documentary “Mother City” to Open Encounters 2024
Encounters South African International Documentary Festival Announce The Winners For 2023
THE ADIAHA AWARD For the fourth year running Encounters in partnership with the Ladima Foundation, presents the Adiaha Award, rewarding excellence in documentary filmmaking by African women. This year, the award welcomes a new partner, DOK.fest München, Germany’s largest documentary film festival. DOK.fest will invite the winner of the Award to the next edition of… Continue reading Encounters South African International Documentary Festival Announce The Winners For 2023
“Milisuthando” Announced As Encounters SA International Documentary Festival Opening Night Film
Celebrating its 25th year as Africa’s leading international documentary festival, year after year having proudly showcased the boldest, brightest and most compelling nonfiction films from South Africa, Africa and the world there could be no more fitting Encounters opening night offering (22 June) than Milisuthando. Fresh from its world premiere at the prestigious Sundance Film… Continue reading “Milisuthando” Announced As Encounters SA International Documentary Festival Opening Night Film
Encounters Film Festival: Entries Open for Adiaha Award Best Documentary by an African Woman
Encounters invites entries for the Adiaha Award Best Documentary by an African Woman The organisers of Encounters, Africa’s home of documentaries, in partnership once more with the Ladima Foundation, are calling for feature and mid-length documentary film entries for the Adiaha Award 2023. Encounters returns to cinemas to celebrate its 25th anniversary from 22 June… Continue reading Encounters Film Festival: Entries Open for Adiaha Award Best Documentary by an African Woman