22 October 2018
Five Fingers for Marseilles wins best film
The annual African Movie Academy Awards celebrate the best films from across the continent and the big winner at the 2018 awards was South Africa’s very first western, Five Fingers for Marseilles. Directed by Michael Matthews, the hit film won five awards, including Best Film, Achievement in Production Design, Achievement in Cinematography, Best Film in an African Language and Best First Feature Film by a Director.
What’s it about?
It’s a brilliant South African gun-slinging western about a member of the infamous “Five Fingers” who returns to the rural town of Marseilles after 20 years. Seeking peace and quiet, the ex-freedom fighter and outlaw discovers that the town he once fought to liberate is facing a new threat, and he will have to fight again.
Where can I watch it?
Five Fingers for Marseilles is available to stream only on Showmax.
Watch the trailer:
Congratulations to everyone behind this phenomenal film!
The full list of winners at the AMAAS
Best Animation: Belly Flop (South Africa)
Best Short Film: Tikitat Soulima (Morocco)
Best Documentary: Uncertain Future (Burundi)
Best Film in an African Language: Five Fingers For Marseilles (South Africa)
Best Film by an African Living Abroad: Alexandra (Nigeria/USA)
Best Diaspora Short Film: Torments of Love (Guadeloupe)
Best Diaspora Documentary: Barrows: Freedom Fighter (Barbados)
Best Diaspora Narrative Feature: Angelica (Puerto Rico)
Achievement in Production Design: Five Fingers For Marseilles
Achievement in Costume Design: Isoken
Achievement in Make-up: Icheke Oku
Achievement in Sound: Hotel Called Memory
Achievement in Editing: Lucky Specials/Hotel Called Memory
Achievement in Cinematography: Five Fingers For Marseilles
Achievement in Screenplay: Hakkunde
Best Nigerian Film: Isoken
Most Promising Young Actor: Amine Lansari – The Blessed Vost (Les Bienheureux)
Best Comedy: Banana Island Ghost (Nigeria)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Gideon Okeke (Crossroads)
Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Joke Silva (Potato Potahto)
Best Actor in a Leading Role: Richard Mofe Damijo (Crossroads)
Best Actress in a Leading Role: Dakore Egbuson Akande (Isoken)
Best First Feature Film by a Director: Michael Matthews – Five Fingers For Marseille
Best Director: Frank Rajah Arase – In My Country
Best Film: Five Fingers For Marseilles
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