The Encounters 2021 Virtual Cinema is accessible to those residing in South Africa ONLY but all Encounters Talks are open to the globe.
ALSO check what’s showing this final weekend of the Encounters International Documentary Film Festival at The Labia
FLEE will be showing – an internationally co-produced animated documentary film by Jonas Poher Rasmussen. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize in the World Cinema Documentary section at Sundance 2021.
The extraordinary true story of a man’s need to confront his past to truly have a future. On the verge of marrying his Danish partner, a gay man shares his secret of fleeing his country as a refugee. For more information see MapMyWay NewsÂ
Here are some highlights of the Encounters Talks over the weekend.
- SATURDAY 19 JUNE | DAILY SPECIAL RELEASES & EVENTS
SWIFT PANEL DISCUSSION: WOMEN IN WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HISTORY FILMMAKING
The presence of women in wildlife and natural history filmmaking is not a common occurrence globally. The hardships and economics of this sub-genre discourages women from participating within the various roles of cinematographers, directors, researchers and production coordinators. There is hope, with a few pioneering women breaking barriers and pursuing unique and inspirational stories about nature and conservation.
The panel will also feature organisations advancing the entrance of a new generation of female filmmakers as well as influential broadcasters who commission Wildlife and Natural History Programming.
The panel will also feature organisations advancing the entrance of a new generation of female filmmakers as well as influential broadcasters who commission Wildlife and Natural History Programming.
The conversation will explore current opportunities, challenges, and barriers for women entering this aspect of the industry.
11am – 1pm. Register HERE
- SUNDAY 20 JUNE | DAILY SPECIAL RELEASES & EVENTS
THE KHOEKHOE SAGA by Johann Abrahams
In 1810, indigenous Khoekhoe woman Sara Baartman was taken from Southern Africa and paraded on European stages as part of a freakshow. Only in 2002 were her remains brought back from Paris and buried in her ancestral home.
Baartman’s return became a catalyst for the revival of Khoekhoean dignity and pride and the rebirth of Khoekhoean identity. This fascinating film brings a fresh perspective and a new narrative to the Khoekhoe herders of South Africa, exploring the territories and historical events surrounding various breakaway groups such as the Hessequas, the Namaquas, and the Griquas, and interviewing their descendants.
Using oral and archeological records, and re-examining old European diaries and reports for hints of the truth, the film rewrites the history of Southern and South Africa, deeply enriching the historical framework before 1652 and the arrival of Jan Van Riebeeck.
ONLINE SCREENING: 4:00 PMÂ Register HERE
LIVE IN-CONVERSATION: 5:10pm – 5:40pm  Register HERE
GUEST SPEAKERS: JOHANN ABRAHAMS, RUDOLPH
Enjoy your Father’s Day weekend with Encounters 21!
