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Post-pandemic Connections and a Universal Search for Belonging Thread Through Student Films at 46th Durban International Film Festival – 17 to 27 July 2025
The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken seem a distant memory. One of the lingering effects is an appreciation for human connection and the importance

Short and Sharp Shots of Reality at 46th Durban International Film Festival – 17 to 27 July 2025
Current world news is littered with the harsh brutality of the dark side of human nature. The Shorts Programme at the 46th edition of the Durban

Celebrating Cinematic Masterpieces – Lee Chang-dong Retrospective at 46th Durban International Film Festival
The increasing availability of film and television series from South Korea via streaming services and the insatiable appetite of the growing K-pop fan base has

Call for Submissions for the 46th Durban International Film Festival – 17 to 27 July 2025
The Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) invites filmmakers to submit their films for consideration to participate in the festival, set to take place from 17

Funder Support, Audience Loyalty & Visionary Curation Behind the Success of the 45th Durban International Film Festival
The 45th Durban International Film Festival drew to a close on 28 July 2024. Thousands of audience members and dozens of filmmakers ensured ten days

Winners announced at the 45th Durban International Film Festival
As ten days of screenings that inspired, excited, and moved audiences ends, the Durban International Film Festival is proud to announce the winners of the

Numbers add up at the 45th Durban International Film Festival
The programme at this year’s Durban International Film Festival features a staggering total of ninety-two films from the following fifty countries across several continents: Australia,

French Focus at the 45th Durban International Film Festival
Films featured at the Oscars and leading global film festivals such as Berlinale, Cannes, and Venice will be part of the French focus at the

Films in Competition and Jury Members Announced for the 45th Durban International Film Festival
There will be fierce but friendly competition for the many accolades and cash prizes to be announced at the 45th edition of the Durban International
Film still: BOBI WINE: THE PEOPLE’S PRESIDENT by Christopher Sharpe, Moses Bwayo