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Reel to Reality Festival: Closing day

Sun Apr 2, 14:00 - Sun Apr 2, 18:00

99 Juta, Braamfontein

ABOUT

Reel to Reality Festival is an annual film festival run by Behind Her Lens Visuals, that aims to spotlight films made by filmmakers within the African diaspora, to showcase the past, present and future of diasporic cinema through strong voices in film. The festival aims to grant visibility, empowerment and distribution to emerging voices and stories of African descent, across socio-political divides.


After the success of 2 successful years in a row, we are pleased to announce that we are making our 3rd annual return in 2023 from the 24th of March to 2nd of April in Cape Town, Umlazi, and Johannesburg. Our closing day will be a curated blend of music, an art exhibition around Black Joy, a short film showcase of African diasporic short films and a panel discussion. The day will be split into 2 sessions.


SESSION 6:

14h00-15:30

Second Skin

Directed by Rodrigo Pépe

(BRAZIL)

Second Skin is an experimental documentary about identity development. Through stories tied to a piece of clothing, four characters talk about their childhood experiences, adult relationships, and experiences of mourning.

Love Locs

Directed by Sebastian Tohouri

(UNITED KINGDOM)

In a state of melancholy a hairdresser locks her lover's hair for the last time.

An Extra Day in Prague

(Czech Republic)

Before moving across the ocean, a 13-year-old hockey player spends an extra day in his home country, reuniting with his estranged father and saying goodbye to his "best friend." 

Walkabout exhibition



SESSION 7 

16h00-17h30

Panel discussion: Guide to Writing African Films & SeriesClosing Film: Desmond's Not Here

Directed by Mmabatho Montsho

(USA/South Africa)

Abigail battles moving her elderly mother with dementia out from the family home. When her mother unconsciously haunts her by continually questioning Desmond's whereabouts it forces her to finally face the question


Q&A with the director (TBC)

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DIRECTIONS

Reel to Reality Festival: Closing day
99 Juta, Braamfontein
99 Juta St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000
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