African Metropolis launches at the Labia Theatre on 30 May, with daily screenings running until 5 June. The compilation of six short fiction films, set in six major African cities, tells urban tales about life in African metropolises.
African Metropolis had its world premiere at last years’ Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) and has since been featured at festivals all over the world, including Toronto International Film Festival (tiff), International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) and Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF). Executive producer Steven Markovitz says: “The new film makers in Africa have grown up in the cities and are more tuned in to a global film language. They are currently redefining African film, and their talents need to be noticed. We are very glad to present African Metropolis in Cape Town and hope that the release stimulates more awareness and interest in African cinema.”
With short films set in Lagos (Director: Folasakin Iwajomo), Abidjan (Philippe Lacôte), Dakar (Marie KA), Johannesburg (Vincent Moloi), Cairo (Ahmed Ghoneimy) and Nairobi (Jim Chuchu), the filmmakers’ work shows the face of a modern and cosmopolitan Africa and challenges long-standing clichés about the continent.
Daily screenings: 30 May – 5 June, 18h15
Running Time: 92 min
Admission: R35
Bookings: 021-424 5927
Venue: Labia Theatre, 68 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town 8001
INFO: Goethe-Institut and The Labia Theatre
The African Metropolis Short Film Project is an initiative of the Goethe-Institut South Africa and South African executive producer Steven Markovitz, with support from Guaranty Trust Bank and the Hubert Bals Fund of International Film Festival Rotterdam.
Interesting to note that Cape Town is abuzz with Film Festivals – see related blogs: Out in Africa and Encounters
