One of South Africa’s iconic films, Sarafina!, received a five-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival in France. The film has been recognised under the Cannes Classics Official Selection. This is the first of its kind for the South African film industry. French Media and entertainment giant, TF1 Studio, a Newen Studios will be representing Sarafina! for international sales.
“Today, there are many opportunities to release the film including in IMAX, and also with students and schools, which gives us access to a whole new generation of audiences,” the film’s producer, Anant Singh, said.
“TF1/Newen Studios are equally passionate about the film, and we look forward to working with them on theatrical and other media, and to generating revenue and viewership across the territories of the world.”
Singh continued, “The glorious return of this great film to Cannes is the beginning of a wonderful adventure. The expertise of Newen Connect’s distribution team will be a precious asset to accompany buyers all over the world.”
Singh and Khumalo attended the Cannes Classics screening on Sunday and were accompanied by South Africa’s Deputy Ambassador to France, Minister Plenipotentiary Nthabiseng Makuwa.
“It is exciting to be returning to the Cannes Film Festival with Sarafina! after 30 years. Being selected for Cannes Classics is a rare and coveted recognition,” Singh said.
“We are privileged and thrilled that Sarafina! has notched up another first by becoming the first South African film to be selected twice by the Cannes Film Festival, the most prestigious festival in the world.”
Sarafina! Tells a story of students protesting against making Afrikaans an official school language. The film stars Leleti Knumalo, Miriam Makeba, Whoopi Goldberg, Somizi Mhlongo and John Kani.
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