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Directed by | John Barker |
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Cinematography | Motheo Moeng |
Edited by | Saki Bergh |
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Running time | 117 minutes |
Country | South Africa |
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The Umbrella Men is a 2022 South African crime comedy film directed by John Barker. It was released through eVOD in South Africa on 14 June 2022. [1] It screened at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) that September, where it competed in the Contemporary World Cinema category. [2] It was awarded Best Film at London's Film Africa Fest. [3]
John Barker first came up with the concept for The Umbrella Men over 10 years before the film would eventually be made into feature length. Set in Bo-Kaap, principal photography took place on location in Cape Town. [4]
The sequel, The Umbrella Men: Escape From Robben Island in 2024. [5] [6]
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