Programme

Protect the Nation

Protect the Nation

Candice Reisser // Deutschland // 2010 // 16:00 min

Short Fiction

A young boy begins to question himself when faced with the unexpected kindness of a stranger. Inspired by the 2008 wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

Dirty Laundry

Dirty Laundry

Stephen Abbott // Südafrika // 2011 // 16:00 min

Short Fiction

It's 1:08 AM and Roger is doing his laundry at the Wishy Washy, but tonight there's something strange in the water, and he finds himself ensnared in the schemings of other people.

And There in the Dust

And There in the Dust

Gerhard Marx, Lara Foot-Newton // Südafrika // 2004 // 07:30 min

Animation, Short Fiction

A combination of dramatic performance and stop frame animation convey the complexities of a small town burdened by an act of violence.

The Tunnel

Jenna Bass // Südafrika // 2009 // 24:00 min

Short Fiction

During the massacre in Zimbabwe, Elizabeth is forced to fight for her family and village. Her weapon is storytelling.

Sibahle

Sibahle (We are beautiful)

Joshua Rous // Südafrika // 2006 // 28:00 min

Short Fiction

Justin wants to get the hell out of South Africa. He's got a whole new life lined up in England and he's on the way to the airport, but a little girl stands in his way.