31 August 2020
The Essentials
The coronavirus pandemic has had devastating effects on people across the globe, but it hasn’t stopped us from standing up to unite against an invisible enemy.
This brand new documentary follows the lockdown experiences of ordinary South Africans, following filmmaker Dirk Smit’s journey as he discovers glimmers of hope, creativity and resilience in South African people.
Youngins S2, now on Showmax
Soft Life, now streaming on Showmax
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Zarelda de Bruin on her breakout debut role in Spooksoeker
The 17-year-old Zarelda de Bruin plays Melissa in the Showmax Original Spooksoeker, now available to stream. Catch new episodes every Thursday.
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Vergeet Van My (2023)
A musical documentary following a group of renegades living their dream in a colourful world of touring musicians. A Silwerskermfees 2024 documentary.
Maak Stil Die Geblaf
A group of farm children discover dog training and set out to compete in the local dog-jumping competition. A Silwerskermfees 2024 documentary.