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Joburg Film Festival Pays Tribute to 'Art of Storytelling' While Looking to Amplify African Voices, 'Unearth New Talent'


Published on 2025-03-11 04:24:18 - Variety
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  • The seventh edition of the Joburg Film Festival opens with Raoul Peck's 'Ernest Cole: Lost and Found,' about the trailblazing apartheid photographer.

The Joburg Film Festival, taking place from January 31 to February 9, 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa, is set to celebrate the art of storytelling through cinema. This year's festival will feature a diverse lineup of films from around the world, focusing on narratives that explore cultural, social, and political themes. The event will include screenings, workshops, and panel discussions aimed at fostering dialogue between filmmakers and audiences. Notable highlights include a special tribute to South African cinema, showcasing both historical and contemporary works, and a series of masterclasses by renowned filmmakers. The festival also emphasizes inclusivity, with a significant portion of its programming dedicated to films by women, people of color, and other underrepresented groups, aiming to provide a platform for voices that are often marginalized in the film industry.

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