77: The FESTAC Conspiracy will be screened on Sunday, 31 August as part of Nollywood Night.

Director: Izu Ojukwu | Nigeria | 111 min | 2024

77: The FESTAC Conspiracy  reimagines the historic events of the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture which took place in Lagos in 1977, known widely as FESTAC ’77. The film blends fact and fiction to explore the politics, ambitions, and cultural pride that surrounded one of the most significant Pan-African events of the 20th century.

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MIP Africa Theatre 1  | Monday, 1 September | 15:30 - 16:30

Date: 1 September 2025
Time: 20h00
Venue: Ster Kinekor, V+A Waterfront
Tickets: Limited avaiability. Book now to secure your spot

Director: Allan Ungar |United States | 114 min | 2025 

Starring: Josh Duhamel, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Rick Hoffman, and Aidan Gillen. 

FILMED IN CAPE TOWN

After mistakenly killing the relative of London’s biggest crime lord, mediocre hitman and ex-pat Tommy Ward (Josh Duhamel) is forced to go on the run and take refuge in Los Angeles. In order to get back to his son, Tommy makes a deal with his new employer Benson (Rick Hoffman): teach his socially awkward son Julian (Jeremy Ray Taylor) how to become a man in exchange for safe passage back to the UK. Now, Tommy is forced to drag Julian along on his latest contract killing of a renowned assassin. What starts off as a simple ride-along soon descends into utter mayhem as Tommy and Julian must find a way to survive the night so that Tommy can get back to his son and Julian can win the approval of his father.

South Africa has become one of the world’s go-to destinations for international filmmaking, and London Calling is proof of why. Shot entirely in Cape Town, the city doubled effortlessly for the film’s many settings—from London nightclubs to California deserts and the bustling streets of Los Angeles. Hundreds of South African crew members and supporting cast worked alongside Hollywood talent under the coordination of Mannequin Films to bring the story to life. The production was further supported by South Africa’s world-class travel, accommodation, and hospitality industries, ensuring a smooth and seamless shoot from start to finish. London Calling highlights not only South Africa’s creative strength but also its wider value as a versatile and dynamic home for global productions.

Date: 2 september 2025
Time: 19h00
Venue: The Labia Theatre, 
68 Orange St, Gardens, Cape Town
Tickets: R 90

Director: Kethiwe Ngcobo | South Africa | UK | 102 min | 2025 

And She Didn’t Die is an intimate and powerful documentary chronicling the extraordinary life of Lauretta Ngcobo — a rural South African storyteller turned revolutionary courier, political exile, and celebrated feminist writer. Directed by her daughter, Kethiwe Ngcobo, the film masterfully weaves together a rich tapestry of family archives, historical footage, dramatic re-enactments, contemporary interviews, and evocative readings from Lauretta’s books.

The narrative follows Lauretta’s remarkable journey — from serving as a courier for the banned Pan African Congress, to her perilous escape through Swaziland and Zambia, and ultimately to her exile in the UK. There, she found her voice as a writer, using storytelling as an act of resistance, resilience, and remembrance, while raising her children alone.

As Kethiwe retraces her mother’s path, her own story becomes intertwined with Lauretta’s, revealing a deeply personal exploration of identity, heritage, and the unbreakable bond between mother and daughter. The film’s non-linear structure mirrors memory’s fragmented nature, creating a layered, reflective portrait of political struggle and feminist awakening.

And She Didn’t Die is both a preservation of Lauretta Ngcobo’s political and literary legacy and a celebration of the enduring power of storytelling to inspire, challenge, and defy.

For more information about And She Didn’t Die, click here.

Director: Monde Sibisi| Executive Producer: Silindile Ndwandwe-Mngomezulu
South Africa|  8 min | 2025 

Nkanyezi is a powerful story set in rural KZN about a young, disabled woman living under the strict control of her overprotective mother, Mazulu.

Sheltered all her life, Nkanyezi secretly begins a passionate relationship with Jacob, a kind young man who sees beyond her disability. As their love deepens, Nkanyezi finds the courage to confront her mother and demand the freedom to live on her own terms.

A tender tale of love, liberation, and self-discovery, Nkanyezi celebrates a young woman’s journey to reclaim her agency and choose her own path.

Her Life. Her Love. Her Choice.

Nkanyezi will be screened during the Inclusive Lens Awards on Tuesday, 2 September at 17h00 followed by a Q+A with Silindile Ndwandwe-Mngomezulu. For more information on the Inclusive Lens Awards, click here.