Spling’s Top 5 AFDA Graduation Festival Short Films 2023
Tis year’s AFDA Graduation Film Festival was a feast for the eyes, a strong showcase for the institution’s collective talents.
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Etienne Fourie on ‘Trompoppie’
South African writer and director Etienne Fourie is best known for his feature films, Die Windpomp, Dis Koue Kos, Skat,
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Movie Review: The Miracle Club
One-liner: solid performances, immersive storytelling and powerful themes anchor this blandly amusing coming-of-age drama. The Miracle Club is a small
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Talking Movies: The Miracle Club, Killers of the Flower Moon, The Eight Mountains and Past Lives
The Miracle Club Acting veteran Maggie Smith has developed a solid reputation when it comes to her film choices. So
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Movie Review: Past Lives
One-liner: While familiar, this is a beautifully composed, gentle, haunting, nostalgic, powerful, tender and well-acted romance drama portrait. It’s written
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Movie Review: The Eight Mountains
One-liner: While aloof and overlong, this haunting and spirited adventure drama soars on majestic visuals, earnest performances and powerful themes.
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European Film Festival 2023: What to Watch
Now in its 10th year, the European Film Festival in South Africa will take place from 12-22 October, 2023. Staged
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Spling to Serve on the FIPRESCI Jury at El Gouna Film Festival 2023
South African film critic and broadcaster Stephen ‘Spling’ Aspeling has been selected to serve on the FIPRESCI jury at the
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Movie Review: Hans Steek die Rubicon Oor
One-liner: While lightweight and thinly scripted, this plucky, quirky, stellar and visually-captivating comedy adaptation remains entertaining, fun and upbeat. Hans
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5 Rugby Movies That Capture the Spirit of the Game
The Rugby World Cup is underway in France with several strong contenders making their presence known in the pool stages,
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