The Durban
International Film Festival, which takes place from June 16 to 26, will host a
series of free public screenings. The DIFF will travel to Clermont,
Kwangcolosi, Inanda, Umlazi, KwaMashu and the city centre, where people will
have the opportunity to watch this year’s opening night film
The Journeymen as well as the comedy Wonder Boy for President, starring Kagiso
Lediga.
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| The Journeymen |
The Journeymen is a documentary filmed in 2014, the year in which South Africa
celebrated 20 years of democracy and mourned Nelson Mandela’s death. The film
chronicles the freewheeling journey of three South African photographers (Sean
Metelerkamp, Sipho Mpongo and Wikus De Wet) across the country as they explore
the current state of South Africa with GoPro cameras strapped to their chests,
feeling its pulse and asking the question: “Has Mandela’s vision of equality in
a rainbow nation been achieved?” The film answers this question with a
kaleidoscopic set of responses that is
disturbing,
beautiful, thought provoking and, more than anything, movingly surreal. The
film shows the underlying demons of our troubled national soul but also its
deep and profound beauty. Made with technology that is widely accessible, the
film is also a vibrant call to arms for new modes of filmmaking and fresh
approaches to narrative.
Directed by
John Barker, Wonder Boy for President tells a story of Wonder Boy, a charismatic and authoritative young
man from the Eastern Cape (played by master comedian Kagiso Lediga), who is
coerced into running for president by two dubious and corrupt characters played
by Ntosh Madlingozi and Tony Miyambo. Their aim is to mould him into a great
politician and manufacture his downfall at the right time, for the right price.
It is a political satire that delves into political dynamics and the challenges
that arise.
Programme –
both films will be screened each day
Saturday,
18 June at 10:00am at Clermont Library
Monday, 20
June at 10:00am at Wushwini Arts Centre at Kwangcolosi
Tuesday, 21
June at 10:00am at Ohlange Library, Inanda
Thursday,
23 June at 10:00am Umlazi W Library W
Friday, 24
June at 10:00am at Creative Arts College on Dr Pixley Kasema Street (West
Street)
Saturday,
25 June at 10:00am at KwaMashu Ekhaya Multi Arts Centre (KCAP)
For
enquiries call 031 260 2506
Web: www.durbanfilmfest.co.za,
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Article by Fred Felton
Twitter @fredfelton
Image - Supplied by DIFF
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