This week at the Durban International Film Festival I managed to sit down with
Roberta Durbandt the Director and Producer of the new South African film 'Felix.'
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Roberta Durandt - Image Courtesy @DIFFest
I asked her some questions about the movie and about the film world:
Tell us about Felix?
It is a Billy Elliot type of movie. It's a feel good family film. It is also a fable.
It is about Felix's journey and man's journey.
It is set in a private school. We cover topics such as being bullied, alcohol, jazz music.
Felix starts to learn the sax. His mother has to come to terms with this as well.
You can also find out more about the movie here: www.felixthemovie.com
When does the movie open in South African nationally?
It opens in 35 cinemas from 13 September so look out for it.
What does a director do?
Know what you are doing. Know all aspects of the game. Keep persisting. Keep going.
Felix took me 5 years. Keep going.
What's next for Roberta?
I am busy with a gameshow at the moment titled 'You Deserve it.'
It will launch on etv in september. This gameshow is something different.
In this gameshow people play for someone else.
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Scene from the movie - Courtesy @DIFFest
How did you find the actor who played Felix.
We auditioned 400 young actors. Vulnerability and a good performance made this actor stand out.
You know boys grow so quickly and it was just lovely to see him acting.
Felix is showing at the Durban International Film Festival.
Next show: 27 July 15:15 Sneddon
Tweet @felixmovie - https://twitter.com/felixmovie and tell them what you think of the movie.
Article by +Fred Felton
Twitter @fredfelton
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