MEMOIRS OF AMANDA

Short Film

Lamar Bonhomme |

South Africa |

2025 |

17Min |

English

Synopsis

Amanda’s world was shaped by the harsh echoes of her parents’ criticism, and this shattered her self-esteem as a child. At the age of 74, Amanda is a testament to the transformative power of self-achievement. Defying the odds has led her to set her sights on one final, seemingly insurmountable goal: completing the 109 km Cape Town Cycle Tour for the 23rd time.

Director

Lamar Bonhomme

Producer

Rizelle Januk

Cinematographer

Jason Prins, Ra’ees Hassan

Screenplay

n/a

Principal Cast

Amanda Schroder

Screenings

20 Jul 14:00 Suncoast 6

27 Jul 14:15 Watercrest 1

2 Aug 14:30 The Labia, 2 Aug 14:30 The Bioscope

Lamar Bonhomme

Lamar is a South African film director with a background in theatre. His debut short, iNhlwaulo, premiered in Clermont-Ferrand in the African Perspectives section in 2019. His next short, Time and Tide, won Best International featurette at Idyllwild Film Festival, and screened at Cinequest and Durban International Film Festival. Lamar’s short-form work has been acknowledged on platforms such as Director’s Library, and awarded at Ciclope Africa and Berlin Commercial Awards.