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Directed by Marie-Elsa Sgualdo, the engrossing World War 2-era drama Silent Rebellion (À bras-le-corps) scooped the Best Feature Film award at the 2026 Joburg Film Festival. A glittering awards gala – attended by the industry’s finest – took place at Theater on the Square on Saturday 7 March where Silent Rebellion received a coveted Nguni Horn alongside winners from a range of…
The Joburg Film Festival rolled out the red carpet in spectacular style, opening its latest edition with the South African premiere of Laundry (Uhlanjululo), the powerful debut feature from filmmaker Zamo Mkhwanazi. The evening unfolded at Theatre on the Square where the atmosphere buzzed with excitement as film lovers, industry leaders and cultural icons gathered to celebrate the start of…
The Joburg Film Festival (JFF) has unveiled its 2026 Official Selection, revealing a bold mix of local, diaspora and international films that will compete for the festival’s highest honours under the theme Feel the Frame. Powered by MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ company, In Competition at JFF represents the festival’s most prestigious slate, films formally selected to be judged for artistic excellence, storytelling, craft…
The Joburg Film Festival (JFF) returns for its 8th edition in partnership with MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company with a firm eye on the future of South African cinema. Central to this vision is the Young Voices Programme, which will present a dynamic lineup of Workshops, a film Competition and JBX Youth talks as part of this year’s festival. Aimed at uplifting aspiring filmmakers, the…