List of South African films

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Pens en pootjies (in Afrikaans) and other South African films

This is a chronology of major films produced in South Africa or by the South African film industry. There may be an overlap, particularly between South African and foreign films which are sometimes co-produced; the list should attempt to document films which are either South African produced or strongly associated with South African culture. Please see the detailed A-Z of films currently covered on Wikipedia at Category:South African films.

Contents

1910s–1940s

TitleDirectorCastGenreLanguageNotes
1911
The Great Kimberley Diamond Robbery AdventureEnglishSouth Africa's first dramatic feature.
1916
De Voortrekkers Harold Shaw Dick Cruickshanks, GobaHistorical epicSouth Africa's Afrikaner The Birth of a Nation depicts Boer pioneers' northward expansion
An Artist's Dream Denis Sanbry Dick CruickshanksRomantic dramaAnimation
1919
Allan Quatermain Lisle Lucoque Ray Brown, George Taylor Adventure
1931
Sarie Marais Joseph Albrecht Billy Mathews Afrikaans First South African film with sound
1948
Die kaskenades van Dr. Kwak Pierre de WetPierre de Wet, Gert van den Bergh, Paula StygerComedyAfrikaans
1949
African Jim Donald SwansonDaniel Adnewmah, Dolly Rathebe, The African Inkspots, Sam Maile, Dan Twala
Kom saam, vanaand Afrikaans
Sarie Marais Francis Coley Johann Nell, Helen Faul, Anna CloeteAfrikaansRemake of 1931 film of the same title

1950s

TitleDirectorCastGenreLanguageNotes
1950
Zonk!
1951
Alles sal Regkom Pierre de Wet Al Debbo Comedy Afrikaans
Daar doer in die bosveld Jamie Uys ComedyAfrikaans
The Magic Garden
Song of Africa
1952
Altyd in my drome Pierre de WetAl DebboMusical comedyAfrikaans
1953
1954
1955
Matieland! Pierre de WetSteyn de Jager, Wynona Cheyney, Frederik BurgersRomantic comedyAfrikaans
1956
1957
1958
1959
Come Back, Africa Lionel Rogosin Bloke Modisane, Miriam Makeba DocumentaryEnglish, Fanakalo, Afrikaans, Zulu
Die Wildeboere J.O.O. OlwagenRiaan Fouche, Valerie FerreiraRomantic comedy Afrikaans

1960s

TitleDirectorCastGenreLanguageNotes
1960
1961
Doodkry is min Jamie Uys Jan Bruyns, Sann de Lange, Tommie Meyer DramaAfrikaansWritten by Jamie Uys
1962
Lord Oom Piet Jamie Uys Jamie Uys, Bob Courtney, Madeleine UsherComedyEnglish/Afrikaans
1963
The Anatomy of Apartheid Antony Thomas DocumentaryEnglish
Kimberley Jim Emil Nofal Jim Reeves, Madeleine Usher, Clive Parnell Musical comedyEnglish
Death Drums Along the River Lawrence Huntington Richard Todd, Marianne Koch, Albert Lieven Crime adventureEnglishEnglish-West German co-production by Harry Alan Towers
1964
1965
Dingaka Jamie Uys Ken Gampu, Stanley Baker, Juliet Prowse, Bob Courtney DramaAfrikaans, English
All the Way to Paris Jamie Uys Jamie Uys, Joe Stewardson, Emil Nofal ComedyEnglish
Ride the High Wind / African Gold David Millin Darren McGavin, Maria Perschy
Coast of Skeletons Robert Lynn Richard Todd, Dale Robertson, Heinz Drache Crime adventureEnglish-West German co-production by Harry Alan Towers
Sandy the Seal Robert Lynn Marianne Koch, Heinz Drache Animal dramaEnglish-West German co-production by Harry Alan Towers
The Second SinDavid Millin Gert van den Bergh, John Hayter, James WhiteActionEnglish
The Naked Prey Cornel Wilde Cornel Wilde, Ken Gampu, Patrick Mynhardt AdventureEnglish, Afrikaans, Nguni languages Co-produced with U.S.
1966
1967
Kruger MiljoeneIvan HallGe Korsten, James White, Bob CourtneyAction, WarAfrikaans, Englishmaybe a musical as well???
After You, Comrade Jamie Uys
Seven Against the Sun David MillinGert van den Bergh, John Hayter, Brian O'Shaughnessy Drama, WarEnglish
The Cape Town Affair Robert D. Webb Claire Trevor, James Brolin, Jacqueline Bisset Drama, ThrillerEnglishRemake of 1953 film Pickup on South Street
The Jackals Robert D. Webb Vincent Price, Diana Ivarson, Robert GunnerAdventure, WesternEnglishRemake of 1948 film Yellow Sky
1968
Oupa for Sale Richard DaneelArthur Swemmer, Bill Brewer, Wena NaudéComedyAfrikans, English
Die Ruiter in die nag (Rider in the Night)Jan PeroldJohan van Heerden, Brian O'Shaughnessy, Willie van RensburgDrama, WarEnglish, Afrikaans
Dr Kalie Ivan HallSiegfried Mynhardt, Willie de Groot, Wena NaudéEnglish, Afrikaans
Majuba: Heuwel van Duiwe David MillinAnthony James, Kerry Jordan, Reinet MaasdorpWarEnglish, Afrikaans
1969
Dirkie (Lost in the Desert) Jamie Uys Wynand Uys, Jamie Uys, Pieter HauptfleischAdventureAfrikaans, English
Danie Bosman: Die verhaal van die Grootste Komponis Elmo De Witt Franz Marx, Min Shaw, Siegfried Mynhardt Drama MusicAfrikaansWriter was Gilbert Gibson and producer Tommie Meyer
Geheim van NantesDirk de VilliersPieter Hauptfleisch, Nic de Jager, Leonie RossDrama, RomanceAfrikaansProducer was Tommie Meyer and writer was AP du Plessis
Katrina Jans Rautenbach Katinka Heyns, Jill Kirkland, Don Leonard Drama, RomanceEnglish, Afrikaans

1970s

TitleDirectorCastGenreLanguageNotes
1970
Satan's HarvestGeorge Montgomery, Tippi Hedren, Matt MonroAction
Lost in the Desert Jamie Uys Wynand Uys, Jamie Uys, Pieter Hauptfleisch AdventureEnglish, Afrikaans
Vicki Ivan Hall Sandra Britz, Leonie Ross, Johan Esterhuizen RomanceAfrikaansFilmed in South Africa - Durban, Margate; Rhodesia
Shangani Patrol David Millin Brian O'Shaughnessy, Will Hutchins WarFilmed in Rhodesia
Stop Exchange Howard RennieArthur Swemmer, Charles Vernon, Ian Yule ComedyEnglish
1971
1972
Kaptein Caprivi Albie VenterWill Sealie, Norman C. Smith, Ken HareAdventure, WarAfrikaans, English
Leatherlip Stuart PringleTim Hughes, Evon de Meistre, Bill Brewer, Tony Jay, Richard Loring, Eben NelAdventureEnglish
PikkieSias OdendaalLeonora Nel, Pietie Meyer, Gabriel BaymanDramaAfrikaansProducer was Tommie Meyer and writer Beverley Peirce
Those Naughty Angels Neil Hetherington Family AdventureEnglish
1973
Aanslag op Kaprivi Ivan HallWill Sealie, Ken Hare, Jannie HanzenWarAfrikaans
Mr Kingstreet's War John Saxon, Tippi Hedren War
Die Voortrekkers David MillinHistory, WarAfrikaans
Snip en Rissiepit Elmo de WittRod Alexander, Rika Sennett, Pieter HauptfleischDrama, RomanceAfrikaans
1974
Animals Are Beautiful People Jamie Uys Paddy O'Byrne Comedy-documentaryEnglish
Boesman and Lena Ross Devenish Athol Fugard
Dans van die Flamink Ivan Hall Rod Alexander, Gaby Gertz, Anele Jonker, Sandra BritzAfrikaans
Dooie Duikers deel nie Marius Wyers
Funeral for an Assassin Ivan Hall Vic Morrow CrimeEnglish
Ongewenste Vreemdeling
Pens en Pootjies Dirk de Villiers, Joe Stewardson Al Debbo, Marié du Toit, Don Leonard, Joe StewardsonComedyAfrikaans
No Gold for a Dead Diver Harald Reinl Horst Janson, Monika Lundi, Hans Hass Jr, Marius Weyers, Sandra Prinsloo AdventureEnglishWest German co-production
1975
Dingetjie is Dynamite Tobie Cronje
Eendag op 'n Reëndag Jans RautenbachKatinka Heyns, Regardt van den Bergh, Mees Xteen, Mrga van Rooy, Jana CilliersDrama, RomanceAfrikaans
My Liedjie van Verlange Will RobertsWill Roberts, Barry Trengove, Zuna Viljoen, Nerina Ferreira, Sann de LangeDrama, MusicAfrikaansBased on the radio serial by C.F. Beyers-Boshoff
Vreemde Wêreld Jürgen Goslar Sandra Prinsloo, Marius Weyers, Wolfgang Kieling ThrillerAfrikaansWest German co-production
1976
e'Lollipop Muntu Ndebele, Norman Knox
Springbok Tommie Meyer Eckard Rabe, Percy Sieff, Sybel CoetzeeDramaAfrikaansJan Scholtz was the writer
Albino Jürgen Goslar Trevor Howard, Christopher Lee, James Faulkner, Sybil Danning, Horst Frank Thriller, WarEnglishFilmed in Rhodesia during the Rhodesian Bush War
Killer Force Val Guest Telly Savalas, Peter Fonda, Christopher Lee, Maud Adams, O. J. Simpson Thriller English
1977
Karate Olympiad / Kill or Be Killed Ivan Hall James Ryan (actor)
Tigers Don't Cry Peter Collinson Anthony Quinn, Simon Sabela  [ fr ], John Phillip Law Thrillera.k.a.Target of an Assassin
1978
1979
Forty Days Franz MarxPiero von Arnim, Ben Kruger, Annelisa WeilandComedy, Drama
Funeral for an Assassin Ivan HallVic Morrow, Peter van Dissel, Gaby GetzDramaEnglish, Afrikaans
Night of the Puppets Daan RetiefZoli Marki, Anna Cloete, Leonie Ross
Plekkie in die Son William Faure Jana Cilliers, Regardt van den Bergh, Eckard RabeDramaAfrikaans
Grensbasis 13 Elmo De Witt Danie Joubert WarBased on the opening skirmishes of the South African Border War

1980s

TitleDirectorCastGenreLanguageNotes
1980
The Gods Must Be Crazy Jamie Uys N!xau, Sandra Prinsloo, Marius Weyers, Louw Verwey ComedyEnglish, Afrikaans, Juǀʼhoan, Ungwatsi
Kiepie en Kandas Jan Scholtz
Marigolds in August Ross Devenish Winston Ntshona, John Kani, Athol Fugard DramaEnglishEntered in 30th Berlin International Film Festival
1981
Kill and Kill Again Ivan Hall James Ryan, Anneline Kriel Martial arts film
My Country My Hat David Bensusan Regardt van den Bergh
Nommer Asseblief Henk Hugo
1982
1983
Siener in die SuburbsFrancois Swart Marius Weyers, Louis van Niekerk, Sandra Prinsloo DramaAfrikaans
Funny People II Jamie Uys
Wolhaarstories Bromley Cawood Leon Schuster
Geel Trui vir 'n Wenner Franz Marx Ben Kruger, Ray Storm, Claudia Turgas, Deon van Zyl, Dulsie van den Bergh
1984
Flashpoint AfricaFrancis Megahy Gayle Hunnicutt, Siegfried Rauch, James Faulkner AdventureEnglish
Boetie Gaan Border Toe Regardt van den Bergh Arnold Vosloo, Eric Nobbs, Frank DankertComedy, WarAfrikaans
You're in the Movies Emil Nofal Alain D. Woolf, Alan Field, Hal OrlandiniComedyEnglish, Afrikaans
1985
Boetie Op Manoeuvres Regardt van den BerghArnold Vosloo, Janie du Plessis, Ian RobertsComedy, WarAfrikaans, English
Jantjie Kom Huis Toe Dirk de VilliersCedwyn JoelWarAfrikaansFirst direct-to-television film released by SABC
King Solomon's Mines J. Lee Thompson Richard Chamberlain, Sharon Stone, Herbert Lom, John Rhys-Davies
Master Harold...and the Boys Michael Lindsay-Hogg Matthew Broderick, John Kani, Zakes Mokae DramaWritten by Athol Fugard, adapted from his 1982 play of the same title
Nag van Vrees Jim Murray, Stanley Roup
Skating on Thin Uys Pieter-Dirk Uys Pieter-Dirk UysComedy
Vyfster: Die Slot Sias Odendaal Patrick Mynhardt
Wie Die Laaste Lag Koos Roets
You Gotta Be Crazy Emil Nofal Bill Flynn, Amanda Forrow
1986
Jock of the Bushveld Gray Hofmeyr Jocelyn Broderick, Michael Brunner Family film; based on the novel
Liewe Hemel Genis William Egan
Mountain of Hell David Bensusan
Outlaw of Gor John Cardos
Place of Weeping Darrell Roodt
You Must Be Joking! Elmo De Witt Rina Hugo, Carike Keuzenkamp, Kallie Knoetze, Janine Pretorius, Leon Schuster, Mike Schutte Hidden Camera
1987
Across the Rubicon Lionel Friedberg Pieter-Dirk Uys DocumentaryEnglish
An African Dream John SmallcombeKitty Aldridge, John Kani, Dominic Jephcott DramaEnglish
Kill Slade Bruce MacFarlane
Murphy's Fault Robert Smawley
No Hard FeelingsCharles Norton
Nukie Sias Odendal, Michael Pakleppa Glynis Johns, Steve Railsback, Ronald FranceEnglish
Operation Hit Squad Tonie van der Merwe
Platoon Leader Aaron Norris Tony Pierce, Robert F. Lyons, Michael DudikoffVietnam War dramaEnglish
Die Posman Anthony Wilson
Skeleton Coast John Cardos Ernest Borgnine, Robert Vaughn, Arnold Vosloo Mercenary war dramaEnglish
Tenth of A Second Darrell Roodt
Tusks Tara Erica Moore
'n Wereld Sonder Grense Frans Nel Scot Scott WarAfrikaansGarnered controversy for its depiction of the South African Border War
White Ghost Beau Davis Action, Adventure, WarEnglish
You Must Be Joking! Too Leon Schuster, Lizz Meiring Hidden Camera
Saturday Night at the PalaceRobert DaviesBill Flynn, John Kani, Paul SlabolepszyDramaEnglish
Vengeance CopsIvan HallChris du Toit, Helga van Wyk, Dawid van der WaltAction, Crime
Shaka Zulu
1988
Alien from L.A. Albert Pyun
Accidents Gidi Amir Action/Thriller
Act of Piracy John "Bud" Cardos Gary Busey, Belinda Bauer, Ray Sharkey
Any Man's Death
A Private Life (Jack & Stella) Francis Gerard Bill Flynn, Jana Cilliers
Fiela se Kind Katinka Heyns Shaleen Surtie-Richards, Dalene Matthee
Laser Mission Robbie Simpson
Last Samurai Paul Mayersburg
Let the Music Be Frans Nel
Love Me Leave Me Alan Birkinshaw, Charles Marriott
Lucky Strikes Back Joe Stewardson Lucky Dube
The Most Dangerous Woman Alive Chris Marnham
Mapantsula Oliver SchmitzThomas Mogotlane, Marcel van Heerden, Thembi MtshaliCrime, DramaScreened at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival
Nightslave John Parr Lynda Marshall, Dominique Moser, Denis SmithHorrorEnglish
Options Camilo Vila
Out on Bail Brian Hessler, Gordon Hessler
Paradise Road (Traitors) Jan Scholtz
Quest for Love Helen Nogueira Jana Cilliers, Sandra Prinsloo
Red Scorpion Joseph Zito Dolph Lundgren, T. P. McKenna, M. Emmet Walsh ActionEnglish
Space Mutiny David Winters Cameron Mitchell Sci Fi Considered one of the best spoofs on Mystery Science Theater 3000 [1] [2]
Terminal Bliss Jordan Alan
Thrilled to Death Chuck Vincent
Van der Merwe P.I. Regardt van den Bergh Anneline Kriel, Regardt van den Bergh
Whispers Robert Bergman
You're Famous Yehuda Barkan Hidden Camera Israeli co-production
The Zambezi Kid Denis Scully
1989
A Dry White Season Euzhan Palcy Donald Sutherland, Janet Suzman, Zakes Mokae DramaEnglish
Africa Express Bruce McFarlanePatrick Dollaghan, Karen Mayo-Chandler, Russel SavadierEnglish
Passing Through: Woni Spotts, The First Black Woman to Travel to Every Country and Continent (1989 film)Nolan DavisWoni SpottsEnglish
The Emissary Jan Scholtz [3] Ted Le Plat, Terry Norton, Robert Vaughn, André Jacobs, Patrick Mynhardt, Hans Strydom, Ken Gampu, Brian O'Shaughnessy, and Peter Krummeck [3] [4] [5] [6] ThrillerEnglishMade entirely in South Africa. [7]
Killer Instinct David Lister Joanna Weinberg
Lambarene Gray Hofmeyr
The Gods Must Be Crazy II Jamie Uys
Have You Seen Drum Recently? Jürgen Schadeberg Miriam Makeba
The Native Who Caused all the Trouble Manie van Rensburg
Odd Ball Hall Jackson Hunsicker
Oh Schucks.... It's Schuster! Leon Schuster Leon Schuster
Okavango (Wild Country) Wayne Crawford, Danie Odendaal, Percival Rubens
On the Wire Elaine Proctor
Prey for the Hunter John Parr
That Englishwoman Dirk de Villiers Veronica Lang
Voices in the Dark Vincent Cox Lucky Dube
Warriors from Hell Ronnie Isaacs
Windprints David Wicht Marius Weyers

1990s

TitleDirectorCastGenreLanguageNotes
1990
Agter Elke Man Franz Marx Steve Hofmeyr, Dulcie van den Bergh, Illse Roos, Annelize van der RystDramaAfrikaansA follow-up film to the South African TV series of the same name
Circles in a Forest Regardt van den Bergh Ian Bannen, Brion James, Joe Stewardson Drama
Nag van die 19de
Oh Shucks! Here Comes UNTAG Leon Schuster Leon Schuster
1991
A.W.O.L.
The Angel, the Bicycle and the Chinaman's Finger
American Kickboxer Frans NelJohn Barrett, Keith Vitali, Brad Morris, Gavin Hood, Ted Le PlatAction, DramaEnglish
1992
Jock of the Bushveld
Road to Mecca
Sarafina! Darrell Roodt Leleti Khumalo, Whoopi Goldberg, Miriam Makeba, John Kani English
Sweet 'n Short Leon Schuster Leon Schuster
1993
Friends Elaine Proctor Entered into the 1993 Cannes Film Festival
There's a Zulu On My Stoep Leon SchusterLeon Schuster
To the Death Darrell Roodt John Barrett, Michel Qissi, Robert Whitehead, Michelle BestbierActionEnglishSequel to American Kickboxer
1994
Ipi Tombi Tommie Meyer Jan-Michael Vincent, Henry Cele, O'Neil JohnsonDrama, MusicEnglishMovie of musical written by Bertha Egnos and Gail Lakier
Redemption: Kickboxer 5 Kristine Peterson Mark Dacascos, James Ryan, Geoff Meed, Greg LatterActionEnglishFinal installment of the original Kickboxer franchise.
1995
Cry, The Beloved Country Darrell Roodt James Earl Jones, Richard Harris, Charles S. Dutton EnglishBased on novel of the same name by Alan Paton
Soweto Green: This is a 'Tree' Story David Lister John Kani, L. Scott Caldwell, Sandra Prinsloo, Casper de Vries Comedy, RomanceEnglish, Zulu, Afrikaans
1996
Anna
1997
Danger Zone Billy Zane, Robert Downey Jr. US and CAN
Jump the Gun
Panic Mechanic Leon Schuster
1998
African Violet
Paljas Katinka Heyns 5 MNET All-Africa Film Awards, South African submission to 70th Academy Award for Best Foreign Film
The Sexy GirlsRussell ThompsonJamie Bartlet, Tina Schouw, Ivan Lucas, Denise Newman, Peter Butler, Sylvia Esau, Nazley EssopThrillerEnglishApollo Film Festival 2001: Best Feature Film
1999
Aces
Africa
After the Rain Ross KettlePaul Bettany, Louise Lombard, Ariyon BakareDrama, Romance
Millennium Menace Leon SchusterLeon Schuster, Desmond DubeComedyEnglish, Afrikaans
The Man Who Would Kill Kitchener François Verster DocumentaryBiography of Fritz Joubert Duquesne. 1999 NTVA Silver Stone & Stone Craft Award
A Reasonable Man Gavin Hood Gavin Hood, Nigel Hawthorne, Janine EserCrime drama thriller

2000s

TitleDirectorCastGenreLanguageNotes
2000
Angels in a Cage Jeremy Crutchley, Sylvaine Strike
Apostles of Civilised Vice Zackie Achmat
Hijack Stories Oliver Schmitz Tony Kgoroge, Rapulana Seiphemo Screened at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival
Inside Out
Long Night's Journey into Day: South Africa's Search for Truth & Reconciliation
Glory Glory Paul Johannsen, Steven Bauer, Amanda Donohoe, Gideon Emery, Ana Alexander
2001
Mr Bones Leon Schuster Leon Schuster, David Ramsey, Faizon Love, Robert Whitehead, Jane Benney ComedyHighest-grossing film in South Africa on release.
Diamond Cut Diamond Darrell Roodt Gary Daniels, Nick Boraine, Gideon Emery
2002
Amandla!: A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony Documentary
Promised Land
The Sorcerer's Apprentice David Lister Robert Davi, Kelly Le Brock, Gideon Emery
A Lion's Trail François VersterDocumentary
2003
Adrenaline
Amandla!: A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony
God Is AfricanAkin OmotosoDramaEnglish
Red Water Charles Robert Carner Lou Diamond Phillips, Kristy Sawnson, Gideon Emery
Stander Bronwen HughesThomas Jane, David O'Hara, Dexter Fletcher, Ashley Taylor, Marius WeyersAction, Biography, CrimeEnglish
State of Denial
Wooden Camera
2004
Boy called Twist Kim Engelbrecht
Cape of Good Hope Mark Bamford Debbie Brown, Eriq Ebouaney, Nthathi Moshesh, Gideon Emery
Drum Taye Diggs
A Case of Murder Clive Morris Steve Hofmeyr, Candice Hillebrand, Gideon Emery, Anthony Fridjhon, Ben Kruger, Nicky Rebello, Ramalao Makhene
Forgiveness Zane Meas, Arnold Vosloo, Quanita Adams
Gums and NosesCraig FreimondComedyEnglish
Max and Mona
Oh Shucks, I'm Gatvol! Leon Schuster Leon Schuster, Alfred Ntombela, Gerry the Clown, Bill Flynn
The Story of an African Farm David Lister
Yesterday Darrell Roodt, Leleti Khumalo Nominated for Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 77th Academy Awards
Vadertjie Langbeen
Hotel Rwanda Terry George Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, Joaquin Phoenix History, DramaEnglish, French, KinyarwandaNominated for 3 Oscars, 18 wins & 38 nominations
2005
34 SouthMaganthrie PillayAz Abrahams, Rassol Hendriks, Ricardo Marnewick, LeeAnn Sayster, Marguerita Freeks, Stephan Roach, Oscar PetersenRoad MovieEnglish1st film to be directed by a black woman in South Africa. Opened at Pan African Film Festival, Sound Design by Albert Edmund Lord III
Engagement Caroline Nicou Romantic comedy
In My Country
Mama Jack Leon Schuster Leon Schuster
Red Dust
Straight Outta BenoniTrevor ClarenceBrendan Jack, Gavin Williams, Colin Moss, Brett Goldin, Danny K ComedyEnglish
The Flyer Revel FoxMarcel van Heerden, Ian Van Der Heyden, Craig Palm, Kim Engelbrecht Adventure, DramaEnglish
Tsotsi Gavin Hood Presley Chweneyagae, Ian Roberts, Zola, Terry Pheto Afrikaans, English, Sotho, Tsotsitaal, Tswana, ZuluWon Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 78th Academy Awards
U-Carmen eKhayelitsha Mark Dornford-May Won Golden Bear at the 55th Berlin International Film Festival
2006
Angels in the Dust Louise HogarthCon Cloete, Marion CloeteDocumentaryEnglish
Bunny Chow John Barker David Kibuuka, Kim Engelbrecht, Kagiso Lediga, Joey Yusef Rasdien, Jason Cope ComedyEnglishAlso billed as Bunny Chow Know Thyself and Bunny Chow: Know Thyself
Don't Touch
Number Ten
Faith Like Potatoes Regardt van den Bergh Frank Rautenbach, Hamilton Dlamini Inspirational/Docu-Drama
Son of Man Mark Dornford-May
Running Riot Koos Roets Bill Flynn, Paul Slabolepszy Comedy
Sekalli le Meokgo (Eng: Meokgo and the Stickfighter)Teboho MahlatsiMduduzi Mabaso, Terry PhetoDramaShort film
2007
Anner House
Big Fellas
Counting Headz: South Afrika's Sistaz in Hip Hop Vusi Magubane & Erin Offer Documentary
Footskating 101
Ouma se Slim Kind Quinne Brown
Poena is koning
Tengers Michael Rix Animation
2008
50 Years! Of Love? Karin Slater, Steven Bartlo Documentary English
Bakgat!
Hansie
Jerusalema
Mr Bones 2: Back from the Past Gray Hofmeyer Leon SchusterComedyHighest-grossing film in South Africa on release.
Skin
Triomf Michael RaeburnLionel Newton, Vanessa Cooke, Eduan van Jaarsveldt, Paul LuckhoffDramaEnglish, AfrikaansBased on the novel by Marlene van Niekerk
The World Unseen Shamim Sarif Lisa Ray, Sheetal Sheth Drama
2009
District 9 Neill Blomkamp Sharlto Copley Science fiction Nominated for Best Film at the 82nd Academy Awards
Invictus Clint Eastwood Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon Drama non-fiction
Jozi
Shirley Adams Oliver Hermanus Denise NewmanDramaEnglishReceived Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actress Award at the South African Film and Television Awards [8]
The Chameleon
White Wedding Jann Turner

2010s

TitleDirectorCastGenreLanguageNotes
2010
Bakgat! 2
The Cradock FourDavid ForbesMatthew Goniwe, Fort Calata, Sparrow Mkonto, Sicelo MhlauliDocumentaryA France-South Africa coproduction about the Cradock Four; winner of best South African documentary at the 2010 Durban International Film Festival [9] [10]
Egoli: Afrikaners is PlesierigBromley CawoodDavid Rees, Darren Kelfkens, Leandie du Randt, Christine Basson, Shaleen Surtie-Richards DramaEnglish, AfrikaansAlso known as Egoli: The Movie; based on the long-running South African TV show, Egoli: Place of Gold
Five Roads to Freedom: From Apartheid to the World Cup Robin Benger & Jane Thandi Lipman Documentary
I now pronounce you Black and WhiteOliver RodgerTyrel Meyer, Tina Jaxa, Nik RabinowitzComedy, RomanceEnglish
Jakhalsdans Darrell Roodt Theuns Jordaan, Elizma Theron, Janke BruwerDramaAfrikaans
Schuks Tshabalala's Survival Guide to South Africa Gray HofmeyrLeon Schuster, Alfred Ntombela, Sean HiggsComedyEnglish, Afrikaans
The UnforgivingAl OrrRyan Macquet, Craig Hawks, Claire OppermanHorrorEnglish
Long StreetRevel FoxSannie Fox, Roberta Fox, David Butler
LieflingBrian WebberLika Berning, Bobby van Jaarsveld, Elize CawoodMusicalAfrikaans
Eternity
Life, Above All Oliver Schmitz Drama Northern SothoWinner of Best Feature Film at the 5th annual South African Film and Television Awards
Spud Donovan Marsh John Cleese, Troye Sivan Comedy, DramaEnglish
Visa/VieElan GamakerMélodie Abad, David Isaacs, Keren TahorComedy, RomanceFrench, English, Xhosa
2011
Beauty (Skoonheid) Oliver Hermanus Deon Lotz, Charlie KeeganDramaAfrikaans, EnglishCompeted in the Un Certain Regard at Cannes; awarded Queer Palm [11] at the Cannes Film Festival and Best Film at the 2012 South African Film and Television Awards [12]
The Bang Bang Club Steven Silver Taylor Kitsch, Ryan Phillippe, Malin Åkerman DramaEnglishco-produced with Canada
Getroud Met RugbyAfrikaans
How To Steal 2 Million Charlie Vundla John Kani, Hlubi Mboya, Menzi Ngubane, Terry Pheto, Rapulana Seiphemo
The Imam and I Khalid ShamisDocumentaryEnglishPartly animated documentary about the director's maternal grandfather and anti-apartheid activist Imam Abdullah Haron [13]
Lucky Avie Luthra Sihle Dlamini, Jayashree Basavaraj DramaEnglish, Hindi, Zulu
Man on GroundAkin OmotosoDramaEnglish, Zulu, Southern Sotho, Yoruba
Mad CowMichael Wright, Michael J. RixEnglish
Paradise Stop Jann Turner Rapulana Seiphemo, Kenneth Nkosi, Vusi KuneneComedyEnglish, Northern Sotho
Night Drive
PlattelandSean ElseAfrikaans
'n Saak van Geloof Diony KempenRobbie Wessels, Lelia Etsebeth, Riana NelDramaAfrikaans
Skeem Timothy Greene Wandile Molebatsi, Kurt Schoonraad, Lilani PrinsenComedy, CrimeEnglish
State of ViolenceKhalo MatabaneFana Mokoena, Presley Chweneyagae, Neo NtlatlengDrama
TokoloshKevin SinghGerald Beddeker, Willem Stephanus Beyers, Andrew DevadasHorrorEnglish
Viva Riva! Djo Tunda Wa Munga Patsha Bay, Manie Malone, Diplome AmekindraDrama, ThrillerFrench, Lingala
2012
Adventures in Zambezia Wayne Thornley Jeremy Suarez, Abigail Breslin, Jeff Goldblum, Leonard Nimoy, Samuel L. Jackson Animation, Adventure, FamilyEnglishWon the Best South African Feature Film at the Durban International Film Festival in 2012. Won Best Animation at the South African Film and Television Awards and Best Animation at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Nominated for Best Music Score at 2013 South African Film and Television Awards and nominated for Best Music in an Animated Feature Production and best Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production at the 2013 Annie Awards in California.
Safe House Daniel Espinosa Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds Action thriller filmEnglishAmerican made film entirely filmed and set in Cape Town.
Dredd 3D Pete Travis Karl Urban, Lena Headey, Olivia Thirlby
Combat
CoppositesOliver Rodger Rob van Vuuren, Siv NgesiComedyEnglish
Semi SoetJoshua RousAnel Alexander, Nico Panagiotopoulos, Sandra VaughnRomanceAfrikaans
Mad BuddiesGray HofmeyrLeon Schuster, Kenneth Nkosi, Alfred NtombelaComedy
Otelo Burning Sara Blecher Jafta Mamabolo Thomas Gumede, Sihle XabaDramaEnglish, Zulu
Material Craig Freimond Riaad Moosa, Vincent Ebrahim Comedy, DramaEnglish
Agter Die LigteNicholas Costaras, Joe NiemandAfrikaans
Pretville
Klein KarooRegardt van den BerghTim Theron, DonnaLee Roberts, Hykie BergRomanceAfrikaans, English
Sleeper's WakeBarry Berk Deon Lotz ThrillerEnglish
Die WonderwerkerKatinka HeynsElize Cawood, Marius Weyers, Anneke WeidemannBiographyAfrikaans
Verraaiers (Traitors)Paul EilersGys de Villiers, Viljie Maritz, Andrew ThompsonWarAfrikaans
Wolwedans in die skemerJozua MalherbeRolanda Marais, David Louw, Gérard Rudolf, Desiré Gardner, Lelia Etsebeth, Jacques BessengerThrillerAfrikaans
2013
Angel of the Skies Christopher-lee dos Santos Nick van der Bijl, Ryan Dittmann, Jason Glanville, Brad Backhouse, Lillie Claire, Adam Boys,War, DramaEnglishNominated for Best Wardrobe and Makeup at 2014 SAFTA awards.
As Jy Sing André Odendaal Bobby van Jaarsveld, Leah van Niekirk, Bok van Blerk, Karlien van Jaarsveld, Katlego Maboe Comedy, Drama, MusicalAfrikaans
Die Ballade van Robbie de Wee Darrell Roodt Neil Sandilands, Marno van der MerweDramaAfrikaans
Fanie Fourie's Lobola Henk PretoriusEduan van Jaarsveldt, Zethu Dlomo, Jerry MofokengComedy, RomanceZulu, English, Afrikaans
Four Corners Ian Gabriel Brendon Daniels, Jezriel Skei, Lindiwe MatshikizaCrime, ThrillerAfrikaans, EnglishAlso known as Die Vier Hoeke
iNumber Number Donovan MarshSdumo Mtshali, Presley Chweneyagae, Israel Makoe, Owen SejakeAction, Crime, DramaReceived Best Director, Best Screenwriter and Best Editor Awards at the 2015 South African Film and Television Awards. Also known as Avenged
Khumba Anthony Silverston Jake T. Austin, Steve Buscemi, Loretta Devine, Laurence Fishburne, Richard E. Grant Animation, Adventure, FamilyEnglishWon Best Animation at the Zanzibar International Film Festival and at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. Won Best Music Composition of a Feature Film and Best Animation at the 2014 South African Film and Television Awards. Won Best Feature at the Annecy Animation Festival 2013
A Lucky ManGordon ClarkLevi du Plooy, Jarrid Geduld, Keenan ArrisonDocumentary Drama
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Justin Chadwick Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge History, DramaAfrikaans, English, XhosaNominated for Golden Globe Awards and Critics' Choice Awards
Musiek vir die AgtergrondSalmon de JagerJohn-Henry Opperman, Lizelle de Klerk, Brümilda van Rensburg, Ian Roberts, Neil SandilandsDrama, Music, RomanceAfrikaans, English
Of Good ReportJahmil X.T. QubekaMothusi Magano, Petronella TshumaThrillerAfrikaans [14]
To the Power of AnneRobert Anthony HaynesAnne Power, Ryan Flynn, Wim VorsterEnglish
Shotgun GarfunkelJohnny BarbuzanoBryan van Niekerk, Asher Mikkel Stoltz, Eduan van JaarsveldtEnglish
Jimmy in PienkHanneke SchutteLouw Venter, Terence Bridget, Gys de Villiers, Tinarie van Wyk LootsComedyAfrikaans
Spud 2: The Madness ContinuesDonovan Marsh John Cleese, Troye Sivan Comedy, DramaEnglish
Zulu Jérôme Salle Orlando Bloom, Forest Whitaker, Tanya van Graan CrimeEnglishco-produced with France
2014
Faan se TreinKoos RoetsWillie Esterhuizen, Deon Lotz, Marius Weyers, Cobus Rossouw, Anel Alexander DramaAfrikaans, English
Hollywood in my HuisCorne van Rooyen Christia Visser, Edwin van der Walt, Nicola HanekomComedy, Family, RomanceAfrikaans, English
KonfettiZaheer Goodman-BhyatLouw Venter, Nico Panagio, Casey B. Dolan, Kim Engelbrecht, Casper de Vries Drama, ComedyAfrikaans, English
Leading Lady Henk Pretorius Katie McGrath, Bok Van Blerk, Gil Bellows Romantic ComedyEnglish, Afrikaans
Love the One You Love Jenna Cato Bass Francis Chouler, Nelson Das Neves, Chiedza MhendeComedy, Drama, Mystery, RomanceEnglish, Xhosa
Pad na jou hartJaco Smit Ivan Botha, DonnaLee Roberts Adventure, RomanceAfrikaans
Spud 3: Learning to FlyJohn Barker John Cleese, Troye Sivan, Caspar Lee Comedy, DramaEnglish
The Two of Us Ernest NkosiDramaZuluAlso known as Thina Sobabili: The Two of Us
Die WindpompEtienne FourieRoland Reed, Leandie du Randt, Marga van Rooy, Ian Roberts, Etienne FourieDrama, Fantasy, RomanceAfrikaans
2015
Abraham (2015 film) Jans RautenbachDJ Mouton, Chantel PhilipusDramaAfrikaansMusic Riku Lätti
Assignment Laszlo Bene Nick Boraine, Jonathan Pienaar, Sandi Schultz, David DennisDrama, ThrillerEnglish
AyandaSara Blecher Fulu Mugovhani, Sihle Xaba DramaEnglish
Bond of Blood Christopher-lee dos Santos Marno van der Merwe, Sarah Kozlowski, Damian BerryDrama, FaithEnglish
Ballade vir 'n EnkelingQuentin KrogArmand Aucamp, Jacques Bessenger, Zak HendrikzDramaAfrikaans
ChappieNeill Blomkamp Hugh Jackman, Sigourney Weaver, Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel Action, Sci-Fi, ThrillerEnglish
Dis ek, Anna Sara BlecherCharlene Brouwer, Marius Weyers, Nicola Hanekom, Izel Bezuidenhout, Morne VisserDramaAfrikaans
Dis Koue Kos, SkatEtienne Fourie Sean Cameron Michael, Frank Opperman, Anna-Mart van der Merle, Deon Lotz Comedy, Drama, RomanceAfrikaans
The Endless River Oliver Hermanus Nicolas Duvauchelle, Crystal-Donna Roberts, Darren Kelfkens, Denise NewmanDramaEnglishCo-produced with France
Hear Me Move Scottnes L. SmithNyaniso Dzedze, Wandile Molebatsi, Makhaola NdebeleDrama
The Jakes Are MissingNeal Sundstrom, Denny Y. Miller, FigjamMampho Brescia, Pop Jerrod, Mpho Sebeng, Jody Abrahams, Nomzamo MbathaComedy, RomanceEnglish
Last Ones OutHoward FyvieGreg Kriek, Christia Visser, Tshamano SebeAdventure, Drama, ThrillerEnglish
Necktie YouthSibs Shongwe-La MerBonko Cosmo Khoza, Sibs Shongwe-La Mer, Colleen BalchinDramaEnglish, Zulu, Afrikaans
'n Pawpaw Vir My DarlingKoos Roets Deon Lotz, Deirdre Wohlhuter, Jana NortierComedyAfrikaans
Die Pro Andre Velts Edwin van der Walt, Reine Swart DramaAfrikaansBased on a novel by Jeanne Goosen
Somer SonClinton LubbeReynald Slabbert, Juanita de Villiers, Bok van Blerk, Hanna Grobert, Reine SwartRomantic ComedyAfrikaans
StrikdasStefan NieuwoudtLeandie du Randt, Gys de Villiers, Kaz McFadden ComedyAfrikaans
Tell Me Sweet Something Akin OmotosoThomas Gumede, Maps Maponyane Romance, ComedyEnglish
TreurgrondAndre Frauenstein Steve Hofmeyr, Erica Wessels, Shaleen Surtie-Richards DramaAfrikaans
Trouvoete Darrell Roodt Lika Berning, Bouwer Bosch, Charlie Bouguenon, Paul du Toit, Stefan Ludik RomanceAfrikaans
While You Weren't LookingCatherine StewartTerence Bridgett, Tina JaxaDramaEnglish, Xhosa, Afrikaans
2016
AlchemistDavid SikhosanaDramaEnglish
Alison Uga Carlini Alison Botha, Christia Visser, Zak Hendrikz, Francois Maree, De Klerk OelofseDocumentary, DramaEnglish
Blood and Glory Sean ElseCharlotte Salt, Andre Jacobs, Josh Myers, Nick Cornwall, Greg Kriek, Deon Lotz Drama, WarAfrikaans, EnglishAlso known as Modder en Bloed
Dora's Peace Konstandino Kalarytis Khabonina Qubeka, Danny Keogh, Hlubi Mboya, Ronnie Nyakale, Paballo Koza Action, Crime, DramaEnglish, Zulu
Free StateSalmon de JagerNicola Breytenbach, Andrew Govender, Leleti Khumalo, Deon Lotz, Mangesh Desai, Paul EllersDrama, Family, RomanceAfrikaans, English
Happiness is a Four-Letter Word Thabang MoleyaRomance, DramaEnglishBased on the Commonwealth Prize-winning novel by Nozizwe Cynthia Jele [15]
Jonathan: Die MovieSalmon de JagerRikus de Beer, Beáte Opperman, Paul Eilers, Brümilda van Rensburg ComedyAfrikaans
Jou RomeoAndre WeltsRuan Wessels, Elani Dekker, Christopher van der Westhuizen, Row-Lean, Ruan BlumRomanceAfrikaans
Kalushi Mandla DubeThabo Rametsi, Thabo Malema, Welile NzuzaBiography, Drama, ThrillerEnglishAlso known as Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu
Mignon "Mossie" van Wyk Darrell Roodt Erica Wessels, Paul du Toit, Deanre Reiners, Elzette Maarschalk, Tanika FourieDramaAfrikaans
Mrs. Right GuyAdze UgahDineo Moeketsi, Lehasa Moloi, Thapelo Mokoena, Tau Maserumule, Thando ThabetheRomanceEnglish
My Father's WarCraig GardnerEdwin van der Walt, Stian Bam, Erica Wessels, Fumani ShilubanaDramaEnglish
Nobody's Died LaughingWillem Oelofson Pieter-Dirk Uys, Desmond Tutu, Vincent Ebrahim, Charlize Theron, F. W. de Klerk DocumentaryEnglishA documentary about the life of actor, comedian, and activist Pieter-Dirk Uys
Noem My Skollie Daryne Joshua Dann-Jacques Mouton, Sandi SchultzDramaAfrikaansEnglish title: Call Me Thief
Shepherds and Butchers Oliver Schmitz Steve Coogan, Andrea Riseborough, Robert Hobbs, Deon Lotz, Garion DowdsDramaEnglish, AfrikaansBased on the novel by Chris Marnewick
Sink Brett Michael Innes Anel Alexander, Shoki Mokgapa, Jacques Bessenger, Amalia Uys, Asante Mabuza, Diaan LawrensonDramaAfrikaansBased on the novel 'Rachel weeping' by Brett Michael Innes
Sy Klink soos LenteCorne van Rooyen Amalia Uys, Stiaan Smith, Bennie Fourie, James Cunningham, William Dunster, Bouwer BoschRomance, ComedyAfrikaans, English
Twee Grade van MoordGerrit Schoonhoven Sandra Prinsloo, Marius Weyers, Shaleen Surtie-Richards DramaAfrikaans, English
Uitvlucht Regardt van den Bergh Albert Maritz, Carel Trichardt, Clara Joubert, Clyde Berning, Jill Levenberg, Stian BamDrama, RomanceAfrikaans, English
Vaya Akin Omotoso Warren Masemola, Harriet Manamela, Zimkhitha Nyoka, Phuti NakeneDramaZulu
Verskietende Ster Darrell Roodt Hykie Berg, Deanre Reiners, Jana Strydom, Hannes van Wyk, Hanli RolfesDramaAfrikaans
Vir AltydJaco SmitLaré Birk, Ivan Botha, Elize Cawood, Nicky de Kock, Donnalee Roberts RomanceAfrikaans
Vir die VoëlsQuentin Krog Simoné Nortmann, Francois Jacobs, Lara Kinnear, Bennie Fourie, Elize Cawood, Neels van Jaarsveld, Nicola HanekomRomanceAfrikaans
The Whale CallerZola MasekoAmrainn Ismail-Essop, Sello Maake Ka-NcubeDramaEnglish
Wonder Boy for President John Barker Kagiso Lediga, Ntosh Madlingzi, Tony Miyambo, Thishiwe Ziqubu ComedyEnglish
Taking Earth Grant HumphreysRonan Quarmby, Brad Richards, Dick Sorenson, Marco Torlage and Barbara HarrisonSci FiEnglishProduced by Digital Forces, Grant Humphreys, Grant Knight, Michael Harrison
2017
AsinamaliMbongeni NgenaDrama, MusicalZuluAdapted from the play of the same name [16]
Beyond the RiverCraig FreimondLemogang Tsipa, Grant Swanby, Israel Sipho Matseke Zulu, Emily ChildDramaEnglish, Zulu
BypassShane Vermooten Natalie Becker, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Greg Kriek, Deon Lotz ThrillerEnglish
Catching Feelings Kagiso Lediga Kagiso Lediga, Pearl Thusi, Andrew Buckland, Akin Omotoso, Precious MakgaretsaComedy, Drama, RomanceEnglish
Finders KeepersMaynard KraakDalin Oliver, Neels Van Jaarsveld, Lise Slabber, Grant SwansbyComedyEnglish
Five Fingers for Marseilles Michael MatthewsSesotho
High Fantasy Jenna Bass Qondiswa James, Nala Khumalo, Francesca Varrie Michel, Liza ScholtzComedy
Hoener met die Rooi SkoeneKoos RoetsLida Botha, Deon Lotz, Lizz Meiring, Dorette PotgieterComedy, DramaAfrikaans
Jagveld (English release title: Hunting Emma)Byron DavisLeandie du Randt, Neels van Jaarsveld, Tim TheronActionAfrikaans
Johnny Is Nie Dood Nie Christiaan Olwagen Rolanda Marais, Albert Pretorius, Ilana Cilliers, Ludwig Binge, Roelof StormDramaAfrikaans
Kalushi: The Story of Solomon MahlanguMandla DubeThabo Rametsi, Thabo Malema, Welile Ndzunza, Jafta Mamabolo, Louw Venter, Gcina Mhlophe, Fumani Shilubana, Pearl Thusi Biography, Drama, ThrillerEnglish
KampterreinLuhann JansenLouw Venter, Juanita de Villiers, Josias Moleele, Reine SwartComedyAfrikaans, English
Keeping Up with the Kandasamys Jayan Moodley Jailoshini Naidoo, Maeshni Naicker, Mishqah Parthiephal, Madhushan SinghComedyEnglishThe last film produced by Junaid Ahmed (together with Helena Spring) before his death in 2016.
KrotoaRoberta Durrant Crystal-Donna Roberts, Armand Aucamp, Jacques Bessenger, Brendan Daniels, Deon Lotz DramaAfrikaans
Liewe KersfeesvaderEtienne Fourie Mila Guy, Morné Visser, Adrienne Pearce, Milan Murray, Dean John Smith, Melt Sieberhagen, June van MerchDrama, ComedyAfrikaans
The Little KingsDarrell James RoodtJustin Strydom, Jonathan Taylor, Lisa-Marie SchneiderDrama, SportEnglish
Meet the RadebesSimon MakwelaLuthuli Diamini, Mary Makhatho, Jolene Martin-Morgan, Nicholas NkunaDrama, ComedyEnglish
Last Broken Darkness Christopher-lee dos Santos Sean Cameron Michael, Brandon Auret, Suraya Santos, Jonathan Pienaar, Brendan Murray, Ryan KrugerSci-fi, DramaEnglishWon best screenplay and best lead actor at Boston Sci Fi festival in 2017.

Won best cinematography at South African Society of Cinematographers awards. ( SASC Visible spectrum gold award) in 2017.

Nominated for best film, best sound design, best lead actress, best lead actor at 2020 South African indie film awards.

Won best cinematography at 2020 South African indie film awards.

Released theatrically in the USA in 2021 as 'Broken Darkness' by Vertical Entertainment.

Oliver Tambo: Have You Heard from JohannesburgConnie FieldDocumentaryEnglish
Die Rebellie van Lafras VerweySimon BarnardTobie Cronjé, Chantell Phillipus, Cobus Visser, Albert Pretorius, Neels Van Jaarsveld, Lionel NewtonDramaAfrikaansAlso known as Lafras Verwey
She Is KingGersh KgamediKhabonina Qubeka, Aubrey Poo, Gugu Zulu, Khanyi Mbau, Mandisa NdunaMusicalEnglish
Strike a RockAliki SaragasPrimose Sonti, Thumeka MagwangqanaDocumentary
TessMeg RickardsChristia Visser, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Brendon Daniels, Dann-Jacques MoutonDramaAfrikaans
Van Der MerweBruce Lawley Rob van Vuuren, Chanelle de Jager, Reine Swart, Matthew Baldwin, Ian RobertsComedyAfrikaans, English
VaselinetjieCorné van Rooyen Marguerite van Eeden, Nicole Bond, Shaleen Surtie-Richards, Royston StoffelsDramaAfrikaans, English
Vuil WasgoedMorné du ToitBennie Fourie, Bouwer Bosch, Tim Theron, Nico Panagio, Stiaan SmithCrimeAfrikaans
WinniePascale LamcheWinnie MandelaDocumentaryFor this film, Lamche won the Directing Award for World Cinema - Documentary at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival [17]
The Wound (Inxeba) John Trengove Nakhane Touré, Bongile Mantsai, Niza Jay Ncoyini, Thobani MseleniDramaXhosa, Afrikaans, English
The Black Moses Moksh production(production company) | Trevor Shezi (director)TBADramaZulu, Afrikaans, English
2018
AyaKhalid EL-JelailatiDanica De La Rey, Richard Gau, Charlie Bouguenon, Keketso MontshiwaThrillerEnglish
Baby MamasStephina ZwaneSalamina Mosese, Kay Smith, Thembisa Mdoda, Dineo Ranaka ComedyEnglish
Cut-Out GirlsNicola HanekomAtlanta Johnson, Keziah Gabriel, Cody Mountain, Meghan OberholzerDrama, ThrillerEnglish
Dominee TienieSalmon de JagerFrank Opperman, Henrietta Gryffenberg, Thapelo Makoena, Carel Nel, Deon Lotz Drama
Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story Daryne Joshua Jill Levenberg, Jerrid Geduld, Elton Landrew, Clint BrinkDramaAfrikaans, EnglishAlso known as Ellen: The Story of Ellen Pakkies
Farewell Ella Bella Lwazi Mvusi Jay Anstey, Sello Maake Ka-Ncube, Lionel Newton, Katlego Danke, Mary-Anne Barlow, Noluthando MejeDramaEnglish
Frank & Fearless Gray Hofmeyr Leon Schuster, Themba Ntuli, Kenneth Nkosi, Khanyi Mbau, Jennifer SteynComedy
KanarieChristiaan OlwagenSchalk Bezuidenhout, Hannes Otto, Germandt Geldenhuys, Gérard Rudolf, Jacques Bessenger, Beer AdriaanseDrama, Musical, WarAfrikaansAlso known as Canary
Mayfair Sara Blecher Ronak Patani, Rajesh Gopie, Wayne Van Rooyen, Jack Devnarain, Kelly-Eve Koopman, Ameera PatelAction, Crime, DramaEnglish
Meerkat MaantuigHanneke SchutteAnchen du Plessis, Rika Sennett, Pierre van Pletzen, Themba NtuliDrama, Science Fiction, FantasyAfrikaansAlso known as Meerkat Moonship
Number 37 Nosipho DumisaIrshaad Ally, Monique Rockman, Ephraim Gordon, Danny Ross, Deon Lotz ThrillerAfrikaans
RaaiselkindAndre VeltsDiaan Lawrenson, Deon Lotz, Anrich HerbstDramaAfrikaans
The RecceJohannes Ferdinand Van ZylGreg Kriek, Christia Visser, Elsabé Daneel, Marius Weyers, Maurice CarpedeDrama, WarAfrikaans, EnglishIdlewild International Film Festival 2019, Best Foreign Feature Drama, Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema, Best Actor - Feature
Sew the Winter to My SkinJahmil X. T. QubekaEzra Mabengeza, Kandyse McClure, Peter Kurth, Zolisa Xaluva, Bok Van BlerkAction, AdventureAfrikaans, English, Xhosa
StroomopIvan Botha DonnaLee Roberts, Simoné Nortmann, Ilse Klink, Chanelle de Jager, Carla Classen, Armand AucampAction, AdventureAfrikaans, English
Table MannersLeli MakiDiaan Lawrenson, Renate Stuurman, Neels Van Jaarsveld, Thabo Malema, Fiona RamseyComedy, DramaEnglish
Thys & TrixQuentin Krog Leandie du Randt, Bouwer Bosch, Brendon Daniels Action, Adventure, ComedyAfrikaans
The TokolosheJerome Pikwane Petronella Tshuma, Kwande Nkosi, Dawid Minaar, Harriet Manamela, Mandla Shongwe, Yule MasitengHorror, ThrillerEnglish, Zulu
When Babies Don't ComeMolatelo Mainetje-BossmanMolatelo Mainetje-BossmanDocumentary FeatureKhelobedu, English
WonderlusJohan CronjeBeer Adriaanse, Marvin-Lee Beukes, Mila Guy, Edwin Van Der Walt, Simoné NortmannComedy, Drama, RomanceAfrikaans
2019
An Act of DefianceJean van de VeldePeter Paul Muller, Antoinette Louw, Sello Motloung DramaEnglish
Ander MensQuentin KrogBennie Fourie, Marlee van der Merwe, Frank Opperman, James BorthwickComedyAfrikaans
Back of the MoonAngus GibsonRichard Lunkunku, Moneoa Moshesh, Lemogang TsipaDramaZulu
Bhai's Cafe Maynard KraakMehboob Bawa, Suraya Rose Santos, Siv NgesiRomantic comedy, MusicalEnglishIn the style of Bollywood
Buddha in Africa Nicole Schafer Enock AluBiographyEnglish, Chinese Mandarin
Deep EndEubulus TimothyCarishma Basday, Greg Kriek, Suraya-Rose Santos, Mahendra Raghunath, Robin SinghDrama, Romance, SportEnglish
Fiela se Kind (2019)Brett Michael InnesZenobia Kloppers, Luca Bornman, Wayne Smith, Wayne van Rooyen, Cindy Swanepoel, Drikus VolschenkDramaAfrikaans
Flatland Jenna Cato Bass Faith Baloyi, Nicole Fortuin, Izel BezuidenhoutDramaEnglish, Afrikaans
GriekwastadJozua Malherbe Arnold Vosloo, Alex van Dyk, Tim Theron, Jody AbrahamsCrime, DramaAfrikaansDramatisation of a true story
The Harvesters Etienne Kallos Brent Vermeulen, Alex Van Dyk, Juliana Venter, Morne VisserDramaAfrikaans, EnglishOriginal title: Die Stropers
Kandasamys: The Wedding Jayan MoodleyJailoshini Naidoo, Maeshni Naicker, Madhushan Singh, Mishqah ParthiephalRomance 
Kings of Mulberry Street Judy NaidooAaqil Hoosen, Shaan Nathoo, Neville Pillay, Rizelle Januk, Thiru NaidooComedyEnglish
Knuckle CityJahmil X. T. QubekaBongile Mantsai, Thembekile Komani, Patrick Ndlovu, Faniswa Yisa, Siv NgesiDrama, CrimeXhosaSouth Africa's entry for the 92nd Academy Awards (2020) in Best International Feature Film category [18]
The Last Victims Maynard KraakSean Cameron Michael, Kurt Egelhof, Marno van der Merwe, Ashish Gangapersad, Jacobus Van Heerden, Mark MulderDrama, Mystery, ThrillerEnglishInspired by true events film, has won 18 awards and 8 nominations around the world from 12 film festivals. The world Premiere was at Pan African Film Festival, Hollywood in 2019.
Liewe LisaHendrik CronjeElani Dekker, Hendrik Cronje, Zane Meas, Barbara-Marie Immelman, Albert MaritzRomanceAfrikaans
Love Lives HereNorman MaakeThando Thabethe, Lungile Radu, Andile Gumbi, Nomalanga Shozi, Zola NombonaRomanceEnglish
Losing Lerato Sanele zulu Connie Chiume, Patrick Mofokeng, Ayanda Borotho, Tshimollo Modupe, Samela Tyelbooi and Kagiso Modupe Drama, Action, CrimeEnglish & Afrikaans Netflix film
MatwetweKagiso LedigaAnastasia Augustus, Lungile Cindi, Mbeko Cindi, Karabo Dikolomela, Neo ErasmusAdventure, Comedy, DramaAlso known as Wizard
Moffie Oliver Hermanus Kai Luke Brümmer, Ryan de Villiers Drama, Romance, WarAfrikaans, English
The Seagull (Die Seemeeu)Christiaan Olwagen Sandra Prinsloo, Marius Weyers, Gerben Kamper, Alyzzander Fourie, Deon Lotz DramaAfrikaans
SkemersonPhilip RademeyerPietie Beyers, Elize Cawood, Anneke WeidemannDramaOriginal music score by Riku Lätti
8 ( The Soul Collector )Harold HölscherTshamano Sebe, Inge Beckmann, Garth Breytenbach, Keita LunaHorror, Fantasy, PeriodEnglish, TswanaOriginally entitled 8, British Horror Film Festival, UK.Best Feature Film, International Independent Film Awards, Best Narrative Feature, Seattle International Film Festival, Best Feature Film
The Story of Racheltjie de BeerMatthys BoshoffStian Bam, Antoinette Louw, Marius Weyers, Sandra Prinsloo, Zonika de VriesDramaAfrikaans
3 Days to Go Bianca Isaac Leeanda Reddy, Lillette Dubey, Jailoshini Naidoo, Kajal Bagwandeen DramaEnglish
Zulu Wedding Lineo SekeleoaneNondumiso Tembe, Darren Dewitt Henson, Carl Payne, Pallance Dladla RomanceEnglish

2020s

TitleDirectorCastGenreLanguageNotes
2020
Barakat Amy Jephta Vinette Ebrahim, Joey Rasdien, Mortimer Williams, Quanita Adams, Keeno Lee HectormadeFamily dramaAfrikaans, EnglishFirst South African Muslim film
My Father the MoverJulia JanschMthuthuzeli Stoan GalelaDocumentaryXhosaWinner of Best Documentary Short at 19th Annual Tribeca Film Festival [19]
Parable Beer Adriaanse Jane de Wet, Michael Richard, Jay Hlatshwayo, Carla Classen, Thapelo Aphiri, Danny MeakerHorrorEnglishTV film
RageJaco Bouwer Nicole Fortuin, Jane de Wet, Tristan de Beer, Carel Nel, Sihle Mnqwanzana, Shalima Mkongi, David ViviersHorrorAfrikaansTV film
Stam Louw Venter Inge Beckmann, Gideon Lombard, Tarryn Wyngard, Niza JayThrillerAfrikaans
Toorbos Rene van RooyenElani Dekker, Stiaan Smith, Ivan Abrahams, Ira Blanckenberg, Clare Marshall, Gretchen RamsdenDramaAfrikaansSouth Africa's entry for the 93rd Academy Awards (2021) in the Best International Feature Film category [18]
Triggered Alastair OrrLiesl Ahlers, Reine Swart, Russell Crous, Cameron Scott, Steven John Ward, Suraya Rose Santos, Paige Bonnin, Kayla Privett, Michael Lawrence PotterAction, HorrorEnglish
Die SMSMarshin CupidoChanelle de Jager, Lara Hattingh, Paul du Toit. Francois CoertzeThrillerFirst South African Feature Film directed by a director younger than 21 years old
Vergeet My NieAndre Felts Marguerite van Eeden, Sean-Marco Vorster, Kenley Swart, Pietie Beyers, Amalia Uys, Fiona RamsayRomanceAfrikaans, English
2021
Angeliena Uga Carlini Euodia Samson, Tshamano Sebe, Thapelo Mokoena, Colin Moss Comedy dramaEnglish Netflix film
Briefly (Vlugtig)Marinus Gubitz Arno Greeff, Jane de Wet, Ernst van WykPsychological dramaAfrikaansFeature-length adaptation of the 2017 short film
Daryn's GymBrett Michael InnesClifford Joshua Young, Carla Classen, Natasha Sutherland, Siv Ngesi, William Harding, Hlubi Mboya, Ayanda SeokaComedyEnglish, Xhosa
Gaia Jaco BouwerMonique Rockman, Carel Nel, Alex van Dyk, Anthony Oseyemi HorrorEnglish, Afrikaans
Glasshouse Kelsey Egan Jessica Alexander, Anja Taljaard, Hilton Pelser, Adrienne Pearce, Kitty Harris, Brent Vermeulen Dystopian, Sci-fi, ThrillerEnglish
Good LifeBonnie RodiniErica Wessels, Sven Ruygrok, Jennifer Steyn, Michele Maxwell, Adam Neill, Leon Clingman, Joe Vaz, Danielle Cagnetta, Kiroshan NaidooDramaEnglish
Good Madam (Mlungu Wam) Jenna Cato Bass Chumisa Cosa, Nosipho MtebeThriller dramaEnglish, Xhosa
I Am All Girls Donovan MarshErica Wessels, Hlubi Mboya, Deon Lotz, Mothusi Magano Mystery thrillerEnglishNetflix film
Indemnity Travis Taute Jarrid Geduld, Gail Mabalane, Andre Jacobs, Louw Venter, Nicole Fortuin, Abdu Adams, Hlomla Dandala Action
Kaalgat Karel Meg Rickards Christia Visser, Schalk Bezuidenhout Comedy, RomanceAfrikaans
Little Big Mouth Gray Hofmeyr, Ziggy HofmeyrNay Maps, Amanda du-Pont, James BorthwickFamilyEnglishNetflix film
Love, Lies and HybridsAmanda Lane Meghan Oberholzer, Shamilla Miller, Alexander ManiatisDrama, RomanceEnglishTV film
Umakoti Wethu Nozipho Nkelemba Fulu Mugovhani, Melusi Mbele, Kwanele Mthethwa, Duduzile Ngcobo DramaVenda, Zulu, English Showmax film
2022
1960King Shaft, Michael MutomboZandile Madliwa, Sanda Shandu, Ivy Nkutha, Anele MatotiPeriod dramaEnglish
African Moot Shameela SeedatDocumentaryEnglish, French, Portuguese, Swahili
Amandla Nerina De Jager Lemogang Tsipa, Thabo Rametsi, Israel Matseke-Zulu DramaEnglish, Afrikaans, ZuluNetflix film
Girl, Taken François Verster, Simon WoodDocumentaryEnglishIrish co-production
Late Bloomer Amy Jephta Nicole Fortuin, Danny Ross, Monique Rockman, Tankiso Mamabolo, Kate PinchuckShowmax film
Silverton Siege [20] Mandla Dube Noxolo Dlamini, Thabo Rametsi, Stefan Erasmus, Arnold Vosloo, Tumisho Masha, Michelle Mosalakae, Elani Dekker Action-thrillerEnglishNetflix film
Sodium DayRiaz SolkerComing-of-age
The Umbrella Men John Barker Jaques De Silva, Shamilla Miller, Keenan Arrison, Bronté Snell, Abduragman Adams, June van Merch, Kagiso Lediga, Joey Yusuf RasdienCrime comedyEnglish, Afrikaans
Wild is the Wind Fabian Medea Mothusi Magano, Frank Rautenbach, Chris Chameleon, Mona Monyane, Izel Bezuidenhout, Phoenix Baaitse, Deon CoetzeeCrimeEnglishNetflix film
You're My Favourite Place Jahmil X.T. Qubeka Coming-of-age, road movieEnglish, XhosaAlso known as Valedictory
2023
The HoneymoonBianca Isaac Kajal Bagwandeen, Tumi Morake, Minnie Dlamini ComedyEnglish
Kings of Mulberry Street: Let Love ReignJudy NaidooShaan Nathoo, Liam Dunpath, Hamish Kyd, Riyaad Nakooda, Kogie Naidoo, Kimberley ArthurFamilyEnglish

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Rustenburg Girls' High School and Rustenburg Girls' Junior School are two separate public schools with a shared history, originating in the suburb of Rondebosch in Cape Town, South Africa. Rustenburg was founded in 1894 and divided into separate junior and high schools in 1932.

Renée Scheltema is a Dutch documentary filmmaker and photographer, living in Cape Town, South Africa. She has been making documentaries for 35 years.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cinema of Lebanon</span>

The cinema of Lebanon, according to film critic and historian Roy Armes, is the only other cinema in the Arabic-speaking region, beside Egypt's, that could amount to a national cinema. Cinema in Lebanon has been in existence since the 1920s, and the country has produced more than 500 films.

Steven Markovitz is a South African film and television producer. He has produced, co-produced and executive-produced features, documentaries and short films. Steven has been producing and distributing for over 20 years. Since 2007, he has worked all over Africa producing documentary series' and fiction. He is a member of AMPAS, co-founder of Electric South & Encounters Documentary Festival and the founder of the African Screen Network.

<i>Searching for Sugar Man</i> 2012 film by Malik Bendjelloul

Searching for Sugar Man is a 2012 documentary film about a South African cultural phenomenon, written and directed by Malik Bendjelloul, which details the efforts in the late 1990s of two Cape Town fans, Stephen "Sugar" Segerman and Craig Bartholomew Strydom, to find out whether the rumoured death of American musician Sixto Rodriguez was true and, if not, to discover what had become of him. Rodriguez's music, which had never achieved success in his home country of the United States, had become very popular in South Africa, although little was known about him there.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">South African comics</span>

A South African comic is a book or periodical published in South Africa that contains sequential art stories.

Deon Lotz is a South African film, television, and theatre actor. He is perhaps best known internationally for roles in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom and Beauty (Skoonheid). He has appeared in both English- and Afrikaans-language productions.

Park Jung-bum is a South Korean film director, screenwriter and actor. Park wrote, directed, and acted in his directorial debut The Journals of Musan (2011), which won the New Currents Award and FIPRESCI Award at the 15th Busan International Film Festival, Golden Star at the 10th Marrakech International Film Festival, Tiger Award at the 39th International Film Festival Rotterdam, Grand Prize and Young Critics Award at the 47th Pesaro International Film Festival, Jury Prize at the 13th Deauville Asian Film Festival, and more - a total of 17 awards were won at major film festivals around the world since it premiered at the Busan International Film Festival in 2010.

Oliver Hermanus is a South African film director and writer. He is known for his films Shirley Adams (2009), Beauty (2011), The Endless River (2015), Moffie (2019), and Living (2022). Beauty won the Queer Palm Award at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival.

The Emissary is a 1989 South African thriller film starring Ted Le Plat, Terry Norton, Robert Vaughn, André Jacobs, Patrick Mynhardt, Hans Strydom, Ken Gampu, Brian O'Shaughnessy, and Peter Krummeck. The film was written, produced, and directed by Jan Scholtz.

<i>Bathtubs Over Broadway</i> 2018 American documentary film directed by Dava Whisenant

Bathtubs Over Broadway is a 2018 American documentary film directed by Dava Whisenant. Comedy writer Steve Young’s assignment to scour bargain-bin vinyl for a late-night segment becomes an unexpected, decades-spanning obsession when he stumbles upon the strange and hilarious world of industrial musicals. The film premiered at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival and was released on November 30, 2018 by Focus World.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rondebosch Fountain</span> Historic site in Cape Town, South Africa

Rondebosch Fountain is an ornamental Victorian drinking trough for horses, standing on a traffic island on the intersection between Belmont Road and Main Road in the centre of Rondebosch in Cape Town, South Africa. It was declared a National Monument on 10 April 1964.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival</span> Film festival established in 2008

The Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival (DTLAFF) is an annual film festival based in Downtown Los Angeles.

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