SAFF Canada 2023

Shorts Package featuring diverse and and interesting short films, plus Section 16 bonus content: panel discussion

Expired November 13, 2023 4:59 AM
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6 films in package
The Little Match Girl
An adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson's famous short story by the same title, The Little Match Girl. A sad tale of a young girl who tries to sell matches to feed her homeless family, but is neglected and dies alone on the cold streets of Cape Town.
Desmond’s Not Here Anymore
The mother can’t remember; the daughter can’t forget.
Fracking up the Karoo
Fracking up the Karoo explores the impact of fracking on the environment and livelihoods of people in the Karoo region of South Africa.
This Side of Fabulous
A revelatory, humorous and life affirming look into the infectious and extraordinary world of belly dancing as it beguiles, empowers, liberates and unites women of all kinds.
Section 16
In a world where media’s credibility is being questioned, where fake news spreads like wildfire, the work of investigative journalists is imperative – and their presence on social media often an important counterweight to disinformation.
Section 16 bonus content: Interview with film director and investigative journalist
Interview with film director and investigative journalist
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‘The Little Match Girl’ is an evocative piece of storytelling about the plight of the homeless and the human need for acknowledgment. ‘The Little Match Girl’ is an adaptation of Danish author, Hans Christian Anderson’s fairy tale of the same name. An emotionally potent story of a homeless girl trying to sell matches on the streets of Cape Town to feed her family. Neglected and ignored by everyone around her she attempts to keep herself warm by striking a match. Every time she strikes, her imagination conjures up a series of heart-warming scenes. Once she has struck all her matches and has nothing left, she dies from the cold and neglect and her soul is carried away by her grandmother. ‘The Little Match Girl’ is about the loss of potential; it talks to avoidance and societal neglect and is a reflection on social mindsets and structures. Most importantly the film is about acknowledgment and how we all need to be seen, loved or recognised at some point; it’s one of the most fundamental human needs or desires.


Laurels:

-         Winner Social Justice London Indie Short Festival 2022

-         Best Human Rights Film Berlin Shorts Award 2022

-         Award Winner SA Indie Film Fest

-         Best Actress Paris Women Festival 2022

-         Winner Roma Short Film Festival

-         Best International Short 8 & Halfilm Awards

-         Winner Best Social Justice Short Film Cannes World Film Festival

-         Best Cinematography Hollywood on the Tiber Film Awards 2022

-         Best Cinematography Prague International Film Awards 2022

-         Winner New Wave Short Film Festival 2021

-         Award of Excellence Indie Film Fest Awards

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    12 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    South Africa
  • Genre
    Drama
  • Director
    Kim Gendenhuys
  • Executive Producer
    Ashleigh Jarratt
  • Cast
    Farren Lategan
  • Cinematographer
    Adam Bentel
  • Editor
    Xander Vander
  • Composer
    Nils Frahm, Tony Anderson, Tomasz Mrenca, Kyle Shepherd
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