Baxu and the Giants

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Baxu and the Giants
Baxu and the Giants poster.jpg
Directed by Florian Schott
Screenplay by Girley Jazama
Florian Schott
Based onpoaching
Produced byAndrew Botelle
StarringSteven Afrikaner
Camilla Jo-Ann Daries
CinematographyKit Hoffmann
Edited byRobert Scott
Release date
  • 14 September 2019 (2019-09-14)
Running time
29 minutes
CountryNamibia
LanguagesEnglish
Afrikaans Khoekhoe gowab

Baxu and the Giants is a 2019 Namibian bilingual drama short film written and directed by Florian Schott. The film stars Steven Afrikaner and Camilla Jo-Ann Daries in the lead roles. The theme of the film is based on poaching in modern rural Namibia. [1] The film was released on 14 September 2019. [2] Prior to the release of the film, it was regarded as one of the most anticipated Namibian films of 2019. [3] It received critical acclaim from the critics for its editing and cinematography. [4] The film was also premiered in few international film festivals. [5] The portions of the film were shot in Tubuses and in Erongo Region. The film has won several awards and nominations in international film festivals. [6] It was also released on Netflix and became the first Namibian short film ever to be released on Netflix. [7] [8] It was revealed that Netflix deal was initiated in March 2020 with the support and assistance of a South African sales agent when the film was premiered at the 2020 RapidLion International Film Festival. [9]

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Cast

Synopsis

A story of how rhino poaching triggers social change in rural Namibia, seen through the eyes of a 9 year old girl. [10]

Production

The film was commissioned by the Legal Assistance Centre with the aim of sensitising youngsters and teenagers on the issue of rhino poaching. [11] The film was made with the intention of making awareness against rhino poaching and was also made for the purpose of donations to the Save the Rhino organisation in Namibia. [12]

Release

The film had its release in September 2019 before being officially selected for film premiere in various international film festivals. The film had its first public screening in Namibia on 6 February 2020 at the DHPS Auditorium for free of charge. [13] The filmmakers announced that the film would be globally released from 20 March 2020 for free in their official website baxuandthegiants.com. [11] It was meant that the film could be downloaded by the public from the website for free.

Awards and nominations

10 year old child actress Camilla Jo-Ann Daries was highly praised for her performance as a 9 year old teenager in the film and bagged the Best Actress award at the 2019 Namibian Theatre and Film Awards. [14] She became the youngest Namibian actress to receive the relevant award. [15]

YearAwardCategoryResult
2019 San Francisco Independent Short Film Festival Best Foreign NarrativeWon
2019 Canadian Cinematography Awards Best cinematographer - Kit HoffmannWon
2019 European Cinematography Awards Best cinematographer - Kit HoffmannWon
2019 Namibian Theatre and Film Awards Best Actress - Camilla Jo-Ann DariesWon
Best Editing - Robert ScottWon
Best Production Design - Tanya StrohWon

References

  1. ↑ "Baxu and the giants". NACSO. 2019-10-14. Retrieved 2019-11-03.
  2. ↑ "'Baxu & The Giants' Releases Trailer Ahead Of September 19th Premiere". Namib Insider!. 2019-09-03. Archived from the original on 2019-11-03. Retrieved 2019-11-03.
  3. ↑ "5 Most Anticipated Namibian Films For 2019". Namib Insider!. 2019-05-06. Archived from the original on 2019-11-03. Retrieved 2019-11-03.
  4. ↑ "Film Review: 'Baxu and the Giants'". Namib Insider!. 2019-09-23. Archived from the original on 2019-11-03. Retrieved 2019-11-03.
  5. ↑ "Local short film sensitizing teenagers to the issue of poaching to premier in the US | Namibia Economist" . Retrieved 2019-11-03.
  6. ↑ "Baxu and the Giants". baxuandthegiants.com. Retrieved 2019-11-03.
  7. ↑ Siririka, Paheja (2020-08-31). "Baxu and the Giants to début on Netflix". New Era Live. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
  8. ↑ Siririka, Paheja (2020-09-01). "Namibia: Baxu and the Giants to Début On Netflix". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
  9. ↑ "Namibia: First Local Short Film Debuts On Netflix". allAfrica.com. 2020-09-30. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
  10. ↑ "Baxu and the Giants". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 2019-11-03.
  11. 1 2 "Local short film, 'Baxu and the Giants' to stream globally | Namibia Economist" . Retrieved 2020-10-09.
  12. ↑ "Namibia film makers produce short film to raise awareness against poaching - China.org.cn". china.org.cn. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
  13. ↑ "Namibia: Anti-Rhino Poaching Short Film to Screen at DHPS Next Week". allAfrica.com. 2020-01-29. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
  14. ↑ Lunyangwe, Strauss (2019-09-23). "10-year-old Camilla Joann Daries delivers an outstanding performance on 'Baxu and the Giants'". New Era Live. Retrieved 2019-11-03.
  15. ↑ Staff Reporter; Reporter, Staff (2019-10-11). "Camilla Jo-Ann Daries scoops Best Female Actor at film and theatre awards". New Era Live. Retrieved 2019-11-03.
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