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South African Film “Beyond the Light Barrier” Wins Best Foreign Documentary at Canadian Festival
by Liam Fortuin
South African cinema has made a splash in North America with the premiere of “Beyond the Light Barrier” at the 21st Female Eye Film Festival in Toronto, Canada. The film was awarded Best Foreign Documentary at the festival, which celebrates the works of women directors.
The Cannes Film Festival paid tribute to a classic piece of South African cinema this year. SARAFINA!, an iconic film, received a standing ovation at the prestigious festival, 31 years after its release. Producer Anant Singh and star Leleti Khumalo were present at Cannes for the historic moment. The film was screened in the Cannes Classics section.