South African Film Festival

Short Films - Sifa + #We Are Dying Here + Q&A

Expired May 24, 2022 1:45 PM
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This compelling film, which some may find challenging and disquieting, portrays three women reciting an indictment of the unending violence perpetrated against females in South Africa. They portray themselves as soldiers fighting a war of survival. Is this violence aided by social media as the hashtag in the title may imply? #We Are Dying Here is divided between static scenes where the chorus recites verse with a sense of urgency, and fast-moving fiery images. There seems to be no escape from this apocalyptic mise-en-scène, as the drama unfolds.

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    25 minutes
  • Country
    South Africa
  • Rating
    MA15+
  • Director
    Shane Vermooten
  • Producer
    Bianca Schmitz, Siphokazi Jonas
  • Executive Producer
    Rachel Kolisi, Siya Kolisi
  • Cast
    Siphokazi Jonas, Hope Netshivhambe, Babalwa Makwetu
  • Cinematographer
    Devin Toselli
  • Editor
    Chris Van Der Burgh