Cinema
Story telling through film: The SVRI Forum Cinema 2024
This October at the SVRI Forum 2024, we’re excited to launch our very first ‘SVRI Forum Cinema’. On the 25th of October, we will host film viewing sessions, followed by facilitated discussions designed to spotlight cinematic work related to gender-based violence (GBV).
Recognising the power of visual storytelling, the SVRI Forum Cinema provides filmmakers with an opportunity to showcase their work, as well as offering delegates the opportunity to learn about GBV through an alternative modality.
Featured films at the SVRI Forum 2024
To Kill A Tiger (2022)
To Kill A Tiger is a cinematic, David and Goliath story about Ranjit, a farmer in Jharkhand, who takes on the fight of his life when he demands justice for his 13-year-old daughter, the survivor of sexual assault. Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary feature and directed by Nisha Pahuja, this is a story of hope, resilience and a father’s unwavering love. Sometimes, one person’s bravery can be all it takes to spark change.
- Writer and Director: Nisha Pahuja
More information at: https://tokillatigerfilm.com/
Followed by a facilitated discussion by Gary Barker, Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice
Photo credit: To Kill A Tiger
Family Portrait (2022)
Ayize (Ebenhaezer Dibakwane) is a struggling artist who becomes a new father when his girlfriend Nomvula (Lebohang Mthunzi) has a baby. He is devoted to both her and their baby girl, Zenzile. But he must prove to his rather terrifying and tough mother-in-law Cecilia (Pascaline Phale) that he is good enough to be a good dad, even though he can’t provide financially.
- Director: Twiggy Matiwana
- Written by: Salah Sabiti
More information at: https://www.heartlines.org.za/fathers-matter/films/family-portrait
Followed by a facilitated discussion by Garth Japhet, Heartlines
Photo credit: Fathers Matter / Heartlines
Manskap (2022)
Kyle (Melick Gould) is a troubled but promising young man, unemployed, fatherless and raised by a single mother, Sandra (Lorcia Cooper Kumalo). With nothing much to keep him motivated besides his love for cars, Kyle finds himself in the clutches of a powerful local gang leader, Rooi (Jerome Du Plooy).
When another father figure steps in to offer him a new sense of direction, Kyle must make a choice. Can Bra Warren (Bradley Olivier) help Kyle find a different path in his life? Does Kyle want it badly enough?
- Director: Eric Mogale
- Written by: Zaba LeRoto Hlathswayo
More information at: https://www.heartlines.org.za/fathers-matter/films/manskap
Followed by a facilitated discussion by Garth Japhet, Heartlines
Photo credit: Fathers Matter/ Heartlines
DORPIE (2022)
DORPIE, filmed over the course of five years, is a portrait of a woman making the most of her grassroots leadership qualities, but who is struggling against the tide. Dealing with indifference, performative activism by politicians and the vicious cycle of domestic abuse Lana almost reaches her breaking-point.
- Director: Julia Jaki
- Producers: Antoinette Engel and Florian Schewe
- Editor: Khalid Shamis
More information at: https://www.dorpiefilm.com/
Followed by a facilitated discussion by Claudia Lopes, Heinrich Boell Foundation
Copyright: J. Jaki / FilmFive
Film Schedule
Start Time | End Time | Screening | Duration | Facilitator |
09:30 | 12:15 | To Kill a Tiger | 2h45m | Gary Barker |
Transition break | 60m | |||
13:15 | 14:45 | Fathers Matter Films: | 1h30m | Garth Japhet |
Transition break | 60m | |||
15:45 | 17:30 | Dorpie | 1h45m | Claudia Lopes |
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Hosted by Sunshine Cinema for the SVRI Forum 2024 with the generous support of Heinrich Böll Stiftung Cape Town, Oak Foundation and UN Spotlight Initiative.
A special thank you to Heartlines for collaborating with the SVRI on the Cinema.