2008 | Color | 1 h 58 min On the eve of elections in the new democratic South Africa, the whole country is restless. In the poor white neighborhood of Triomf, the Benade family is part of that white marginalized class. The father, mother, mentally challenged son and Uncle Treppie share a decaying house surrounded by promiscuity. Worried about the result of the elections, they plan to escape to the North. Country: Francia, Sudáfrica Direction: Raeburn; Michael Script: Van Niekerk;Marlene, Raeburn; Michael, Kohll ;Malcolm Production: Chomienne; Caroline, Raeburn; Michael, Plant; Lyndon Photography: Ramsay; Jamie Sound: Baptista; José Music: Miller; Philip Cast:Newton; Lionel, Cooke; Vanessa, Baloyi; Obed, Van Jaarsveldt; Eduan, Luckhoff; Paul, Andrews; Pam Participation year at FICM: 2009
2008 | Color | 1 h 58 min On the eve of elections in the new democratic South Africa, the whole country is restless. In the poor white neighborhood of Triomf, the Benade family is part of that white marginalized class. The father, mother, mentally challenged son and Uncle Treppie share a decaying house surrounded by promiscuity. Worried about the result of the elections, they plan to escape to the North. Country: Francia, Sudáfrica Direction: Raeburn; Michael Script: Van Niekerk;Marlene, Raeburn; Michael, Kohll ;Malcolm Production: Chomienne; Caroline, Raeburn; Michael, Plant; Lyndon Photography: Ramsay; Jamie Sound: Baptista; José Music: Miller; Philip Cast:Newton; Lionel, Cooke; Vanessa, Baloyi; Obed, Van Jaarsveldt; Eduan, Luckhoff; Paul, Andrews; Pam Participation year at FICM: 2009
Naza Shot at night on the rooftops of Tel Aviv, the film reveals in detail the systems behind Israel’s calculated mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. See More
5 de chocolate y 1 de fresa Esperanza is a young novice living in a quiet convent full of old nuns. After eating some “special” mushrooms, innocent Esperanza becomes modern and psychedelic Brenda: a subversive girl who raids a high-society party, sings subversive songs and charms young fellows. See More
The Buzz During a live national television interview, Verónica, a famous and widely admired actress, struggles to uphold the image of a perfect life as her inner world fractures under the weight of private abuse. Trapped between silence, fear, and a sudden panic attack, she must decide whether to continue performing the illusion—or break the cycle in front of everyone. See More
FICM Brings 17 Screenings to Pátzcuaro as FICM Presenta Takes Cinema to Michoacán and Across Mexico Year-Round 10 · 16 · 26 Enjoy All the Free Events That the 24th FICM Has in Store for You! 10 · 16 · 26 Night of the Dead Celebration Week: A Tradition Learned Through Our Hands 10 · 14 · 26 Adriana Domínguez Will Present ADOLFO DOMÍNGUEZ: EL ECO DE OTRAS VOCES at the 24th FICM 10 · 13 · 26
FICM Brings 17 Screenings to Pátzcuaro as FICM Presenta Takes Cinema to Michoacán and Across Mexico Year-Round 10 · 16 · 26
