Sharlto Copley's Ted K Enjoys Red Sea Premiere

Sharlto Copley’s Unabomber Film – Ted K – Gets Red Sea Premiere

By Cassie Jo 22-12-21 17:04

South African actor and producer Sharlto Copley’s new film Ted K was featured at this month’s inaugural Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia… where the director told SAPeople, Sharlto was “an amazing actor” and “in another league”. The film, which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival before its Arab premiere, stars […]

Showmax reveals 2 for 1 Black Friday deal

Showmax Reveals 2 for 1 Black Friday Deal

By SAPeople Contributor 22-11-21 20:40

From 25 November until 9 December 2021, Showmax, the streaming service that bundles the best of African and international entertainment with live sport from SuperSport, is offering new and existing subscribers a Black Friday 2-for-1 deal. Customers will pay for one month of Showmax and receive an additional month at no extra cost. The offer is available across all packages including Showmax, Showmax Mobile, Showmax Pro […]

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Dudu Busani-Dube on Showmax’s Hlomu the Wife Adaptation

By SAPeople Contributor 10-11-21 11:39

The Wife is one of the most hotly anticipated shows in South Africa, with ‘fan anticipation’ being like nothing Showmax has seen before. With the first three episodes dropping tomorrow, here’s what author Dudu Busani-Dube has to say. See the Q&A below. The Johannesburg Review of Books calls Dudu “a publishing phenomenon.” She’s become the […]

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Renate Reinsve wins Best Actress for The Worst Person In The World, Cannes

By Cassie Jo 16-03-23 15:38

Norwegian actress from The Worst Person in the World Renate Reinsve wins Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival. Norwegian director Joachim Trier’s romantic comedy came out of the Cannes Film Festival’s Official Competition with Renate Reinsve winning the Best Actress Award for her stunning performance. South Africans can enjoy a refreshing story about life, love and […]

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Moroccan film has world premiere in Cannes

By Cassie Jo 16-03-23 17:45

Moroccan music drama Casablanca Beats (Haut Et Fort) has world premiere in Competition at Cannes Film Festival. Written and directed by Nabil Ayouch, Casablanca Beats (Haut Et Fort), tells the story of a former rapper, Anas, as he begins working at a cultural centre in a working-class neighbourhood in Casablanca. Encouraged by their new teacher, his students […]

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Egyptian film wins Critic’s Week Grand Prize, Cannes

By Cassie Jo 16-03-23 15:58

Egyptian director, Omar El Zohairy, wins Critic’s Week Grand Prize for his debut feature film, Feathers, in Cannes. Feathers is the portrayal of an Egyptian wife and mother who experiences a total transformation when her authoritarian husband is accidentally turned into a chicken by a magic trick at a kid’s birthday party; and she becomes responsible for […]

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Chadian film acquired by Mubi For North America, UK & more

By Cassie Jo 16-03-23 17:26

Chadian abortion drama, Lingui – The Sacred Bonds, directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, has reportedly been acquired by Mubi for distribution in North America, Latin America, the UK and Ireland. Writer-director Mahamat-Saleh Haroun previously won the Cannes’ Jury Prize with A Screaming Man in 2011, and also had Grigris selected for competition in 2013. His most recent […]

Lingui - The Sacred Bonds, Cannes Film Festival

Chadian film has World Premiere in Cannes

By Cassie Jo 16-03-23 17:23

Chadian film Lingui – The Sacred Bonds, directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun has enjoyed its world premiere in Competition at the Cannes Film Festival. Set near N’djamena in Chad, Lingui – The Sacred Bonds, charts the connection between a mother, Amina, played by Achouackh Abakar Souleymane and her teenage daughter, Maria, played by Rihane Khalil Alio. The film deals […]

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Historic African representation at this year’s Cannes Film Festival

By Cassie Jo 16-03-23 15:40

There are a record two African films competing in this year’s Official Competition at the Cannes Film Festival (06/07/21 – 17/07/21) with one of the jury members being Senegal’s Mati Diop. In a first for African films, two were selected for the official competition, Chadian film Lingui – The Sacred Bonds from director Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, […]

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SA Director Scoops Top Global Animation Prize

By Jenni Baxter 13-06-21 22:09

The Snail and the Whale, directed by Max Lang and South Africa’s Daniel Snaddon, has won the Annie Award in Los Angeles for Best Special Production, which recognises excellence in animation. Animated in Cape Town by Triggerfish and produced by Magic Light Pictures, The Snail and the Whale (which is currently streaming on Showmax across most […]

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Showmax Mobile Price Reduced Across Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 21-04-21 19:25

As of this week, Showmax mobile subscribers across Africa will pay on average 20% less for access to the full Showmax catalogue on a single mobile device. Showmax reduces cost for its mobile-only entertainment plan while all other prices remain unchanged. Speaking about the price change, Yolisa Phahle, MultiChoice Group CEO for Connected Video, says: […]

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South African Director’s Hollywood Movie Premieres on Netflix

By SAPeople Staff Writer 15-04-21 19:43

The fast-paced, funny, thrilling “Love and Monsters,” directed by South African Michael Matthews, had its premiere outside America on Netflix yesterday. The Hollywood movie, which has been getting incredible reviews and feedback from viewers, was released in America in October last year. Watch the trailer to “Love and Monsters”: Matthews is the director of the […]

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WATCH Tearful, Excited Speech for My Octopus Teacher’s BAFTA Win

By Cassie Jo 13-06-21 23:47

South Africa’s  beloved My Octopus Teacher won one of the most coveted prizes at the BAFTA Film Awards 2021 in London on Sunday… scooping the Best Documentary prize at the British Academy Film Awards. Watch below as the Seachange team excitedly – and tearfully – accept the honour. Co-Director Pippa Ehrlich said the team had […]

South African Director’s Movie “Love and Monsters” Gets Oscar Nomination

By Cassie Jo 13-06-21 23:49

The South African film director Michael Matthews, who directed the critically praised “Five Fingers for Marseilles,” has seen his first film for Hollywood, the audience favourite “Love and Monsters,” get an Oscar nomination for best visual effects. The film will be available on Netflix on 26 April. Watch the trailer: The movie, which was released […]

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South Africa Stars in New Netflix SA and SA Tourism Collaboration

By SAPeople Contributor 29-03-21 11:55

In a partnership that can best be described as aiming for the stars, South African Tourism (SA Tourism) and Netflix, have agreed to explore joint opportunities that will benefit both organizations to showcase stories made in South Africa, and watched by the world. The agreement will allow for exploration and collaboration on projects both in […]

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SA Film ‘Address Unknown’ Selected for Prestigious LA Film Festival

By Cassie Jo 13-06-21 23:47

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, has congratulated South African filmmakers for the short film “Address Unknown” which has been selected to participate in the 2021 Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) taking place in Los Angeles in the United States. This is America’s largest and most prestigious black film festival. It was […]

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