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- The year is 1993, democracy is at hand, and South Africa's townships are burning. Gugu, a sixteen year-old from a Zulu speaking family falls in love with Andile, an eighteen year-old Xhosa youth. Their love is frowned upon by both communities.
- The story of how the world came to focus on a single cause - ending the Apartheid regime in South Africa - and the role played in this by two star-studded global television broadcasts made in the name of Nelson Mandela in 1988 and 1990.
- Braam is a gang leader torn between securing the future of his young family while guiding his men through a deadly drug war turf. What choices will he make?
- Taking Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream as its starting point, Dream World follows four young couples, caught in the hothouse atmosphere of a wedding and events estate, who constantly fall in and out of love with each other. Love is the drug.
- THE DREAM OF SHAHRAZAD is a feature-length documentary film that brings together the famous story collection THE 1001 (or "ARABIAN") NIGHTS with recent political events in Egypt, Turkey and Lebanon... Description The "Arab Spring" of early 2011 was a momentous global event, raising great hopes for anyone interested in the forward march of humanity. No one, however, is yet sure about the meaning or consequences of these events... THE DREAM OF SHAHRAZAD is a feature-length documentary film which locates the Egyptian revolution - and also recent political changes in Turkey and Lebanon - within a broader historical and cultural framework: that of storytelling and music. More particularly, it looks at the legacy of the famous collection of stories known as THE 1001 (or "ARABIAN") NIGHTS. Weaving together a web of music, politics and storytelling, the film follows a series of unforgettable characters, all of whom draw their inspiration from the NIGHTS and whom, like Shahrazad - the storytelling princess in the NIGHTS who saves lives by telling stories - puts creativity to new political use... A young female Turkish violinist travels to Istanbul, where a charismatic conductor uses Rimsky-Korsakov's SCHEHERAZADE suite as a tool for political education, leading up to a final performance at Istanbul's Topkapi Palace. A young Lebanese woman makes peace with her past by learning the art of storytelling in Egypt. An older visual artist who is obsessed with THE NIGHTS finds his "dream of Shahrazad" manifesting through the appearance of a beautiful young storyteller. Members of a Cairo theatre troupe meet with the mothers of martyrs of the January 25 Revolution and turn their testimonies into new storytelling performances... This richly kaleidoscopic film is at once observational documentary, concert film, political essay and visual translation of an ever-popular symphonic and literary classic. It is a documentary homage to THE NIGHTS, to the SCHEHERAZADE suite, and to the role of a rich historical and creative legacy within huge current political change.
- The Chemo Club is a feature film which follows strong-willed Lulu (Brümilda van Rensburg) and humble Faith (Lillian Dube) as they embark on a heist to recover their stolen funds from a corrupt retirement pensions boss (Chris Chameleon). As former 1970s comic book heroes, they channel their alter egos in the 1970's, enlisting the help of their former colleague (Tobie Cronje) and a younger media student and comic-book enthusiast (Rea Rangaka) to complete their heist and return to their glory days.
- Khosi, wife to the Minister of the Environment, Jet Hlatswayo has uncovered an assassination plot targeting the President. Khosi's strained marriage is pushed to the brink by the murder of her husband's mistress.
- Unhinged: Surviving Jo'burg is an honest, quirky and sometimes frenzied documentary about Johannesburg, South Africa's biggest city and the world's gateway to Southern Africa. With rapid narrative, dry humour, trivial factoids, insightful observations and a highly enjoyable soundtrack, the film tells a slice-of-city-life story. It's a personal video snapshot of today's city, providing a unique opportunity for viewers to get a glimpse inside a place that the world has a very fuzzy sense of.
- This film charts the final year in office of South Africa's Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela, as she attempts to bring justice to ordinary people. After successfully challenging President Zuma for illegal use of state funds, she now has to face the biggest challenge of her career: investigating - in the face of protests, death threats and legal challenges - the alleged systematic takeover of government by a private family in cahoots with the President. But how does one weigh the importance of fighting government corruption against the larger moral crime of continued inequality? WHISPERING TRUTH TO POWER documents the tense story of Madonsela's last year in public office while simultaneously crafting an absorbing tale of an outstanding lawyer, mother and woman, and also providing insight into several critical issues facing South Africa today, such as ongoing inequality, racial tensions, land redistribution, and corruption.
- Hustle is the story of Kitt, a washed up music diva from the 80's who is forced to flee the city of Johannesburg and take up residence with her estranged sister. to flee a drug lord she owes money to. Kitt dreams of returning to the big stage in a blaze of glory but no one knows who she is anymore and her style of music is irrelevant. She decides to start her own talent management agency and to use young singers and artists from her sisters church to leverage herself back into the industry. But her ego and drug habit sucks everyone around her into a vortex of violence and destruction.
- A young PR agent and celebrity handler falls in "love" with one of her clients.
- The film follows Fidelis Ghally, a trainer at APOPO in Tanzania. The organisation trains rats to detect active landmines, and to detect positive tuberculosis strains, assisting medical clinics in the capital.
- Heinrich Hafeni's cultural tours introduce visitors from all over the world to life in the coastal township of Mondesa, the heartbeat of the tourist magnet Swakopmund.
- A short film looking at the impact of state sanctioned violence during Mega Sporting Events. The project was launched by Terre des Hommes to collect evidence and increases awareness on direct and indirect effects of Mega Sporting Events and to mitigate risks and enhance opportunities for children: About Police violence during the World Cup(TM) 2014.
- The project was launched by Terre des Hommes to collect evidence and increases awareness on direct and indirect effects of Mega Sporting Events and to mitigate risks and enhance opportunities for children: "The Parking Lot" introduces a hopeful, insightful teenager as he learns painful lessons about the true human cost of mega sporting events. His journey is one that many children have endured in the lead up to the 2014 Soccer World Cup(TM) - thousands of children have been evicted.
- Dineo, a young black university student, falls for David, a white bookshop owner despite her mothers extreme disapproval
- The project was launched by Terre des Hommes to collect evidence and increases awareness on direct and indirect effects of Mega Sporting Events and to mitigate risks and enhance opportunities for children: This short film features the young girl Jessica with her reflections on what Brazil's 2014 World Cup(TM) has meant to her and her family.
- The deep Southern waters of Cape Town is home to hundreds of exotic sea animals. David de Villiers' love for the sea life has made him a renowned ocean adventurer in South Africa. He introduces novices and professionals to the beautiful waters as well as educating them the importance of marine conservation.
- Nikhita Winkler is a Namibian dancer who has found a way of expressing life through her blend of both contemporary and traditional dances. Her aim is to take Namibia to global heights through dance.
- Heinrich Hafeni's cultural tours introduce visitors from all over the world to life in the coastal township of Mondesa, the heartbeat of the tourist magnet Swakopmund.
- During apartheid times in South Africa, orchestral music was for the white elite. But in recent years, black kids in Bloemfontein - the capital city of the province of Free State of South Africa - have taken up the challenge. They are doing great orchestral music. Though in the beginning they were not allowed in competitions alongside white people, their resilience and professionalism in orchestral music has seen them rank highly in the region and beyond.
- Monwabisi and the Shark Spotters team are part of a unique program. They protect people from shark attacks in Cape Town beaches in South Africa and ensure White Shark conservation.
- Mwiga Mambo has over twenty years' experience under his belt, when it comes to matters Primates at Greystoke Mahale National Park. He is regarded as a leading Primatology guide in Africa.
- In the mountain kingdom of Lesotho, Basotho blankets are a common part of daily wear, acting not only act as a barrier to the cold, but also as a status symbol and cultural identification.
- Laurensius Gebhardt famously known as "Loux the Vintage Guru" is a Namibian fashion stylist . He is the leading figure in the Afro-Dandy movement that remolds second hand clothing into bold and exciting vintage fashion statements.
- Due to its geographical location, Cape Verde has become a perfect location in recent years for cocaine cartels. As a hip-hop artist and former drug addict, Ga Da Lomba uses his music for social criticism and awareness around real issues affecting the country.
- Lehlomela Tente is a music conductor and composer of a classical choir cum academy in Maseru, Lesotho that he started in 2007. The choir selects and trains promising singers from the community and church choirs. In the first part of this two-part series, Tente works towards pulling off a big concert in Maseru.
- Lehlomela Tente is a music conductor and composer of a classical choir academy in Maseru, Lesotho, which he started in 2007. In the second part of this two-part series, the choir selects and trains promising singers from the community and church choirs for their big performance. Will they pull it off?
- Marcio "Beleza" Lopes has been teaching Capoeira in Capetown since the late 1990s. Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art, that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. It was developed by African slaves working on sugar and coffee plantations in Brazil at the beginning of the 16th century.
- Mphatheleni Makaulule stands up to fight for her communities' Sacred Site - forests, rivers and mountainous areas. She has involved the community in standing up to those who want to destroy cultural and traditional sites for new land development, profit or otherwise.
- In Botswana's northern region of the Chobe National Park, an all-female safari guide team is changing the long-held notion that this is a 'man's job'. Using electric modes of transportation on both land and water, the guide team shares the African wild life with tourists who flock to the famed game park.
- Zambia's natural forests are declining at an alarming rate. The impoverished population cut down the trees in order to for firewood and coal, to sustain their families. Lloyd Maanyina, a former charcoal burner, confesses to contributing greatly to deforestation. He's a reformed conservationist and he's now working hard to plant trees by himself and alongside environmental organizations. He considers this, his payback to nature.
- Samuel Japane is a self-taught bird specialist. At the age of 46, he got the desire to learn more about birds and worked extremely hard to master most of the unique bird species. Today, Samuel is one of the most profound bird specialists at Outpost, Kruger National Park South Africa.
- Ska Moteane is an award winning chef, cookbook author and entrepreneur in the mountain kingdom of Lesotho, a landlocked country inside South Africa. Ska specialises in promoting traditional local cuisine encouraging healthy eating by using local produce and a celebration of local culture.
- Madagascar is world famous for its unique flora and fauna. But the beauty of this Island faces a myriad of problems. Due to poverty, the Malagasy people cut down trees and also hunt unique animal species to be able to fend for their families. Justin and a group of conservationists are eager to reach out to the communities and sensitise them about the need for conservation.
- The number of landmines buried in Africa alone is in millions. The explosive remnants maim and kill those who stumble on them. In order to curb this problem and provide a safe solution, APOPO, a non-profit organization in Tanzania, train local rats to detect landmines. They are also used in hospitals to cross-check samples to detect tuberculosis. The trained African Giant Poached Rats have saved many lives hence their nick-name, the Hero Rats.
- Jacob Mallane is a Sangoma - a traditional spiritual healer - from the small town of Rosendal in South Africa. Jacob is also a football coach and a policeman, playing multiple roles in his community where he helps many individuals and inspires the youth.