South African Film Festival

Pluck: A Film Not Just About the Chicken

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Although focusing on the creative output of one company, Nando’s, Pluck avoids the trap of self-indulgence.  This rollicking, warts-and-all exploration looks at how the sometimes outrageous Nando’s ads have held up a mirror to South African society. From roaring successes to cringe-worthy failures, Director Lloyd Ross gives us a deftly presented case study of the creative process behind a phenomenal marketing machine. There’s something for all audiences here:  South Africans past and present will laugh out loud at the archive footage, while everyone else will be fascinated by the ability of an in-sync marketing and creative team to sell chicken while writing an alternative history of a nation.

  • Year
    2018
  • Runtime
    73 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    South Africa
  • Rating
    All Ages
  • Director
    Lloyd Ross
  • Producer
    Joëlle Chesselet