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Durban International Film Festival

Durban, South AfricaThe Playhouse Company13 July 2017 - 23 July 2017
Durban International Film Festival

Durban International Film Festival

Africa’s premier film event, the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), which is hosted by the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Centre for Creative Arts, presents its 38th edition from 13 to 23 July, 2017, in the east coast city of Durban, South Africa.

Arguably the continent’s biggest film event, which attracts both film-lovers and industry representatives from across Africa and beyond, the DIFF is a ten day celebration of world class cinema which screens new feature, documentary and short films from around the globe with a special focus on African film.

The festival is a hub for the African film industry and is an unmissable date for both industry representatives and lovers of film.

FEATURE FILMS

Asinamali, directed by Mbongeni Ngema
Atanyn kereezi (A Father’s will), directed by Bakyt Mukul, Dastan Zhapar uulu
Basta, directed by Hassane Dahani
Beauty and the Dogs, directed by Kaouther ben Hania
Carteaker, directed by Alejandro Andéjar
Light in the Dark, directed by Kaoula Assebab
Liyana, directed by Amanda and Aaron Kopp
Serpend, directed by Amanda Evans
The Wound, directed by John Trengove

DIFF The Playhouse Company 231 Anton Lembede St, 4001 Durban

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