Mark Rylance in Dunkirk. Photo: Supplied
UNDERSTATED but gripping. That is Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk in a nutshell, writes ESTELLE SINKINS. Continue reading
Christopher Nolan’s ‘Dunkirk’ is understated and compelling
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Christopher Nolan’s ‘Dunkirk’ brings an extraordinary moment in British history to the big screen
IN Britain, one of the most memorable moments of the Second World War came with the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk.
Now, 75 years later, this incredible historical moment is being put in the spotlight on the big screen in Christopher Nolan’s (Interstellar, Inception, The Dark Night Trilogy) new film, Dunkirk. Continue reading
Eighth edition of Durban FilmMart ends on a high with awards ceremony
Winners at the Durban FilmMart 2017. Photo: Supplied
The Durban FilmMart (DFM), the industry development programme of the eThekwini Municipality’s Durban Film Office and Durban International Film Festival (Centre for Creative Arts, UKZN) ended on a high note with an awards ceremony at the Tsogo Maharani Hotel in Durban, South Africa on Monday, July 17. Continue reading
South African film ‘Inxeba (The Wound)’ Hits the Big Screen in France
A poster for ‘Inxeba (The Wound)’ in the Paris Metro.
Following its successful world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, and its European premiere as the opening film on the Panorama programme at the 67th Berlinale in Germany, South African film Inxeba (The Wound) has been released theatrically in France. Continue reading
Don’t miss the Zakifo Musik Festival in Durban
Estere Dalton. Photo: Rachel Lafferty
THE second annual Zakifo Musik Festival, Durban features one of the most eclectic, multi-genre music line-ups ever gathered together in one festival programme.
Music-makers from France, Reunion, Mozambique, the United States, Mali, Ghana, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and South Africa will be performing at he old Natal Command opposite Battery Beach, May 27 and 28. Continue reading
Local film, Mrs Right Guy, to screen at Cannes
Lehasa Moloi and Dineo Moeketsi star in Mrs Right Guy.
THE highly anticipated romcom Mrs Right Guy, premières at Ster Kinekor’s The Zone in Rosebank, Johannesburg on Thursday, May 19 – the same day as the film screens at the 69th Cannes Film Festival in France.
Dineo Moeketsi who stars as the broken-hearted Gugu Hlatshwayo in Mrs Right Guy announced the exciting news on Twitter. Mrs Right Guy is screening in Cannes as part of the National Film and Video Foundation South African showcase programme. Continue reading
Celebrating Mandela’s legacy
Under Madiba Skies.
NELSON Mandela’s legacy is celebrated in the music collaboration project, Under Madiba Skies, which is touring South Africa from October 29 to November 1. Continue reading
Crimson Roses: A poignant and personal look at the horrors of World War I
Crimson Roses
PRIVATE letters written between a volunteer nurse and her best friend in World War I provide a personal perspective on a conflict which left some 17 million people dead and a further 20 million wounded.
Beatrice Keir’s letters, along with private photographs and poignant drawings and autographs by men wounded in the four-year conflict, have been compiled into the book Crimson Roses: Beatrice Fraser’s First World War Letters and Memorabilia by her grand-daughter, Fiona Polak, who lives in Howick. Continue reading
Frank Paco Art Ensemble on tour
Frank Paco.
Musician, Frank Paco, and his ensemble are performing in KwaZulu-Natal this week. Continue reading
Frank Paco Art Ensemble on tour
Frank Paco.
Musician, Frank Paco, and his ensemble are performing in KwaZulu-Natal this week. Continue reading
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