A special focus on Sudanese cinema features at The Bioscope Independent Cinema
in Johannesburg until 22 November.
Viva Sara!
Date: 19 November
Time: 19h30
Tickets: R20.00
Presented by: Sara Gadalla
This unfinished film tells the story of Sudanese swimmer Sara Gadalla, who
suffered from polio but challenged her disability and by excelling at the sport.
Gubara plays herself in scenes and will be providing a commentary on the raw
material. Viva Sara! is directed by her father Sudanese cameraman
and film pioneer Gadalla Gubara.
Beats of the Antonov
Date: 20, 21, 22 November
Time: View show
times
Tickets: R45
Beats of the Antonov tells the story of the people of the Blue Nile and
Nuba Mountains in Sudan, and how they are dealing with civil war. Traditionally
music has always been part of daily life in these areas, but now it has a new role in
a society challenged by war. Directed by Hajooj Kuka and co-produced by Kuka and
Steven Markovitz, the documentary won the People’s Choice Documentary Award at
the Toronto International Film Festival and Best SA Documentary at the Durban
International Film Festival.
For more information visit The Bioscope
Independent Cinema website.
