Isidingo has dealt with heavy issues which affect South Africans including misogyny, racism, domestic violence and HIV/Aids. However, recently there have been less hard-hitting stories and more sensational stories. We speak to head writer Ilse van Hemert who provides some insight into the storyline.
Isidingo going soft on social commentary
31 May 2011
Revel Fox’s New Film Features Busi Mhlongo
6 September 2010
Director Revel Fox’s new film, Long Street, opens in cinemas later this month. Loosely based on his own daughter’s battle with drugs while trying to make it as a musician, this poetic film features the late maskandi singer, Busi Mhlongo.
Meet Rhythm City’s Jamie Bartlett…The Man We Love To Hate!
12 March 2010 | 58 comments
The thought of being in the same room as Jamie Bartlett who plays Rhythm City’s conniving, malevolent and megalomaniac David Genaro sends shivers down my spine – it’s intimidating and exhilarating at the same time.So naturally, when I arrive at his home in Auckland Park, I’m a nervous wreck.
The RACE-IST: Winning Has No Colour
8 September 2009
Fast cars, hot girls, plenty of action and side-splitting comedy is what South African moviegoers can expect from the upcoming film The Race-ist, this December. We speak to director Andrew Wilmot to find out more about the film.
Malawi’s new film Living On Perfume opens in two weeks
17 July 2009
As Malawi continues to battle to uplift its film industry, actor and director Michael Usi affectionately known as Manganya and his production company, Mandiweni Film Production have finally released his third film titled Living on Perfume. Sam Banda Jnr speaks to director Manganya.
South African Film uMalusi in cinemas this weekend
9 July 2009 | 4 comments
East London first-time director, Mlandu Sikwebu’s much-awaited introspective film uMalusi opens in cinemas across the country on Friday, July 10th. We caught up with the director, Mlandu Sikwebu, he gives us the low-down on who he is and how the film came about.