The Other Man Releases In The USA 6 Feb 2015

This documentary on the life of FW de Klerk is made by a Swiss American filmmaker.
Many films have been made on Nelson Mandela but few have focused on
FW de Klerk.

Now a new documentary (part biography, part political thriller) tells his story.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHOp9dkn5Rg

The documentary features in-depth interviews with former South African President
Thabo Mbeki and many others.

Director and Producer: Nicolas Rossier

Rossier is an award-winning Swiss American filmmaker. His work has appeared on
CNN and Al Jazeera.

For more info: www.barakaproductions.com

The Co Producer is Naashon Zaik who is himself an accomplished South African film producer and director.

For more info: www.naashon.co.za

The documentary opens February 6, 2015 at Quad Cinemas and has a limited release nationwide in the United States.

Film Review - My Hood

Film - My Hood
Directors - Karin Slater, Thabo Bruno Mokoena, Asivhanzhi Mathaba, Zandile Tisani, Nadine Cloete and Riaan Hendricks.

These are six documentaries that came out of the Close Encounters Laboratory.  A development from the Encounters Film Festival.

'Knox Man' directed by Asi Mathaba shows us a paroled man in Diepsloot who likes to gamble with dice, shot on the streets it gives us a close view of what township life is like.

'The Bridge' directed by Riaan Hendricks shows us the various characters that intersect on Nelson Mandela bridge.  Shot from a window above almost voyeuristic like we see life from the strange to the scary.

'To Kill a Man's Pride' directed by Thabo Mokoena shows us life in a Soweto hostel.  We see what it takes to live in such circumstances.

'Highlands' directed by Zandile Tisani shows us how the displaced live in Yeoville.  We see a writer and also an entrepreneur and the lot they have been given.  Well shot and a great ending.

'Elim' directed by Nadine Cloete shows us inside a Moravian village and the various characters that live there.  We see how names mean something to these people.

'Roundabout' directed by Karin Slater gives us a glimpse into Hout Bay and a ghost story.  Full of some wonderful characters, look out for the flower sellers.  Well shot as it shows us both the past and present.

Rating: Worth a viewing


Review by +Fred Felton

Where you can catch the free screening of 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' on Mandela Day

FREE SCREENING OF “MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM” TO

HONOUR AND CELEBRATE MADIBA’S BIRTHDAY

As South Africa prepares to celebrate the first anniversary of Madiba’s birthday since his passing in December last year, there will be many fitting tributes to honour our country’s greatest statesman and the father of our nation. One such event will be a FREE screening of the phenomenally successful film, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, produced by Anant Singh.

Ster-Kinekor Theatres, in partnership with the producers of the film, Videovision Entertainment, The Nelson Mandela Foundation and distributor, United International Pictures (UIP), is offering a free public screening across 31 of its cinemas for the first show of the day on Friday, 18 July, at 09:45.

As seating is limited, members of the public who would like to see the film are encouraged to collect their free tickets (maximum of two tickets per person) at the selected cinemas (as listed below) on Friday, 18 July, from 09:00. Tickets will be issued on a first come, first served basis.

Says Fiaz Mahomed, CEO of Ster-Kinekor Theatres: “Ster-Kinekor is extremely proud to be associated with this initiative to celebrate and commemorate the life of a truly global icon who was revered the world over. Mandela: Long Walk to Freedomis a fitting tribute to our beloved Madiba and former President, and I would urge all South Africans to take some time out on the morning of 18 July to go and watch the film.

“His life lessons, and all that he stood for, need to be shared. For this reason, and together with our partners in this initiative, we are honoured to bring the film back on his birthday. We hope that audiences will leave the cinemas motivated to serve others and our country more readily.”

Producer Anant Singh says: “We are delighted to partner with Ster-Kinekor, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and UIP to make our film available to the public at no cost.  We trust that the film will make an impact on the audience and inspire them to follow in Madiba’s footsteps and emulate his example as a servant leader.”

The screening of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom at 09:45 on Friday, 18 July, takes place at the following Ster-Kinekor cinemas:

·         Blue Route, Cavendish, NI City, Parow and Promenade Mall in Cape Town;

·         The Bridge in Port Elizabeth;

·         Shelly Beach, KZN South Coast;

·         Gateway and Musgrave in Durban;

·         Mimosa Mall in Bloemfontein;

·         Secunda Mall in Secunda;

·         Mooirivier Mall in Potchefstroom;

·         Rustenburg Mall in Rustenburg;

·         River Square Shopping Centre in Vereeniging;

·         Mall of the North in Polokwane;

·         Brooklyn, Sterland and Wonderpark in Pretoria; and

·         Carlton Centre, Carnival City, Cresta, Eastgate, Festival Mall, Greenstone, Maponya Mall, Northgate, Northmead, Sandton, Southgate, Westgate and The Zone@Rosebank, in and around Johannesburg.

To find out more about the free screening of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom at the participating Ster-Kinekor cinemas, callTicketline on 082 16789.