Film Schedule

Tickets & Movie Schedule

Explore the full lineup of incredible films at the 7th Joburg Film Festival and secure your seat at the screening of your choice. Our 2025 film programme features a diverse selection of titles, including African and world premieres, Oscar-nominated features, and an extensive showcase of short films. To be part of this 6-day cinematic feast, simply browse the schedule, find and select the film/s you wish to see, and then click the “Buy Tickets” button which will take you straight to our ticketing partner, Webtickets. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience world-class cinema—get your tickets
and be part of the festival magic!

( AP = African Premiere, WP = World Premiere, Q&A = Question & Answer Session, Shorts = Short Film, Student = Student Film )

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WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH

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15:00 UNDER THE VOLCANO (POLAND) 102′
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 15:00 THE PARTY’S OVER (SPA/FRA) 103′
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 15:00 THREE (UAE – AP) 93′
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17:00 SUGAR ISLAND (DOM REP – AP) 91′ Q&A
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 17:00 THE PLEASURE IS MINE (ARG/BRA/FRA – AP) 91′
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 17:00 THREE KILOMETERS TO THE END OF THE WORLD (ROM – AP) 105′
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19:15 DIE KWIKSILWERS (SA) 90′ Q&A
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 19:00 TO A LAND UNKNOWN (UK) 105′ Q&A
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 19:00 BET I LOVE YOU (SA – WP) 90′ Q&A
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THURSDAY 13 MARCH

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15:00 THE COLLABORATOR (USA – AP) 124′
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 15:00 FUNMILAYO RANSOME-KUTI (NIG) 91′
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 15:00 VIET AND MAN (PHILL/SING – AP) 129′
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17:15 QUANTUM (SA – AP) 81′ Q&A
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 17:15 THE CROSSING – UKUWELA (SA doc) 79′ Q&A
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 17:15 GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS (IND/FRA) 118
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19:15 NOBODY LEAVES ‘TIL JESUS COMES (US – AP) 79’ Q&A
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 19:15 THUS SPOKE ZOLANI (SA – WP) 120′ Q&A
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 19:30 PHELETSO (SA – WP) 90′ Q&A
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FRIDAY 14 MARCH

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15:00 AN ORDINARY CASE (FRA – AP) 115′
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 15:00 WHO DO I BELONG TO (TUN/FRA – AP) 120′
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 15:00 COURTING ANATHI (SA) 77′ Q&A
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17:00 THE SHADOW SCHOLARS (UK doc – AP) 97′ Q&A
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 17:15 THE EBONY CANAL (USA – AP) 51′ + THIRST (Short film) 13′
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 17:00 THE PLEASURE IS MINE (ARG/BRA/FRA – AP) 91′
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19:00 TRANSAMAZONIA (GER – AP) 112′ Q&A
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 19:15 NDINGOWAKHO (SA – WP) 90′ Q&A
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 19:00 KANAVAL (CAN/LUX – AP) 123′ Q&A
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SATURDAY 15 MARCH

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OF THE FUTURE 4′ + SALLY (US doc – AP) 103′
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 11:00 THE PARTY’S OVER (SPA/FRA) 103′
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 11:00 THE COLLABORATOR (USA) 124′
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13:00 SHOOT THE PEOPLE (UK doc – AP) 93′ Q&A
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 13:00 THE MAN DIED (NIGERIA – WP) 134′ Q&A
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 13:15 THREE (UAE – AP) 93′
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15:15 HAPPY: THE TRUE HAPPY SINDE STORY (SA doc) 83′ Q&A
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 15:45 UNDER THE VOLCANO (POLAND) 102′
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 16:00 PERFECT MATCH (SA – WP) 90′ Q&A
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17:30 ENERST COLE – LOST AND FOUND (FRA doc) 95′
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 17:30 THE WHITE HOUSE EFFECT (USA doc 94′)
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 18:00 PERIPHERAL (USA – AP) 88′
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19:45 BEN MADE IT (SA – WP) 84′ Q&A
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 20:00 EXHIBITING FORGIVENESS (USA) 117′
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 20:00 LOVE (NOR – AP) 119′
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SATURDAY 15 MARCH

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11:00 LEFT FOR DEAD (USA doc – AP) 88′
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13:00 MOTHER CITY (SA doc) 102′ Q&A
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16:00 BOBO (Kenya – WP) 110′
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SUNDAY 16 MARCH

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12:00 SUGAR ISLAND (DOM REP – AP) 91′
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 12:00 WHO DO I BELONG TO (TUN/FRA – AP) 120′
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 12:00 THREE KILOMETERS TO THE END OF THE WORLD (ROM – AP) 105′
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14:00 BEST OF THE SHORTS (110)
Why The Cattle Wait (SA 21′); Cotton Dreams (SA 43′); Mxsterminds (SA 46)
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 14:15 ADAM (SA – WP) 107′ Q&A
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 14:00 KANAVAL (CAN/LUX – AP) 123′ Q&A
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16:15 JOY DANCER (SA doc – AP) 73′
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 16:45 SHOOT THE PEOPLE (UK doc – WP) 93′
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 16:45 VIET AND MAN (PHILL/SING – AP) 129′
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18:00 THE GIRL WITH THE NEEDLE (DEN – AP) 115’
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 18:45 THE CROSSING – UKUWELA (SA doc) 79′
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 19:00 BLIND LOVE (TAI – AP) 145′
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THEATRE ON THE SQUARE

TUESDAY 11 MARCH

THEATRE ON THE SQUARE
Time Film Opening Night
19:30 ENERST COLE: LOST AND FOUND (By Invitation Only)

WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH

THEATRE ON THE SQUARE
Time Film Tickets
18:00 I AM KING (SA – WP) 90′ Q&A
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20:00 THE MAN DIED (NIGERIA – WP) 134′ Q&A
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THURSDAY 13 MARCH

THEATRE ON THE SQUARE
Time Film Tickets
18:00 STERRING (SA – WP) 90′ Q&A
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20:00 CAPTURING WATER (SA doc – WP) 90′ Q&A
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FRIDAY 14 MARCH

THEATRE ON THE SQUARE
Time Film Tickets
18:00 JOY DANCER (SA doc – AFR) 73′ QA
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20:00 PERIPHERAL (US – AP) 88′ Q&A
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SATURDAY 15 MARCH

THEATRE ON THE SQUARE
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12:00 KITES (SA-WP) 90′ Q&A
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14:30 THE BEAST (SA – WP) 80′ Q&A
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SUNDAY 16 MARCH

THEATRE ON THE SQUARE
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13:00 OSCAR BEST of the BEST 128′ with Q&A
OLD RIGHTEOUS BLUES (SA) 99′ The Last Ranger 28′
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16:00 TIMMY THE KID (SA – WP) 80′ / Closing Q&A
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18:15 BOS (SA – AF) 78′ Q&A
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THE BIOSCOPE

WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH

THE BIOSCOPE
Time Film Tickets
18:00 EXHIBITING FORGIVENESS (USA – AP) 117′
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20:00 THE GIRL WITH THE NEEDLE (DEN – AP) 115′
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THURSDAY 13 MARCH

THE BIOSCOPE
Time Film Tickets
17:30 BLIND LOVE (TWN – AP) 145′
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20:00 AN ORDINARY CASE (FRA – AP) 115′
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FRIDAY 14 MARCH

THE BIOSCOPE
Time Film Tickets
18:00 GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS (IND/FRA) 118′
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20:00 THUS SPOKE ZOLANI (SA – WP) 120′ Q&A
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SATURDAY 15 MARCH

THE BIOSCOPE
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13:00 LOVE (NOR – AP) 119′
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15:15 BANNED (SA doc) 80′ Q&A
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17:15 TO A LAND UNKNOW (UK) 105′
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19:30 NOBODY LEAVES ‘TIL JESUS COMES (USA) 79’
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SUNDAY 16 MARCH

THE BIOSCOPE
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12:00 HAPPY: THE TRUE HAPPY SINDE STORY (SA doc) 83′
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13:30 THE SHADOW SCHOLARS (UK) 97′
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15:30 TRANSAMAZONIA (GER) 112′
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ARTISTRY

WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH

ARTISTRY
Time Film Tickets
15:00 RETROSPECTIVE
LE FRANC 45′ (SENEGAL) + KNOCKOUT (SA) 77
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17:00 LULA (BRA/USA) 90′
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19:00

OF THE FUTURE 4′ + EARTHSHOT Q&A

THURSDAY 13 MARCH

ARTISTRY
Time Film Tickets
19:00 BEN MADE IT (SA – WP) 84′ Q&A

FRIDAY 14 MARCH

ARTISTRY
Time Film Tickets
15:00 THE WHITE HOUSE EFFECT (USA doc 94′)
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17:00

OF THE FUTURE 4′ + BEAUTY FOR ASHES (SA doc) 75′ Q&A
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19:00 IT WAS ALL A DREAM (USA) 80′
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SUNDAY 16 MARCH

ARTISTRY
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12:00 BLACK PEOPLE DONT GET DEPRESSED (SA doc – AP) 85′ Q&A
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13:30 SHORTS PROGRAMME 115′
DREAM BOY BLUES 4′ +PLUNDER 11′ + THE PASSAGE 12′ + UMLINDELO 15′
+ BREAKING FREE 22′ + THE SIXTH GRAVE 25′ + 9 MEMEZA 26′
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OF THE FUTURE 4′ + CAPTURING WATER (SA doc – WP) 90′ Q&A
17:30 THE BEAST (SA – WP) 80′
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THE FORGE

WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH

THE FORGE
Time Film Tickets
15:00 SHORTS 1 (52′)
HOUSE OF MODERN ART 6′ + HOW WE MOVE – PANTSULA 6:55′ + EMPIRE OF KEMET 8′ + PAL 9′ + UNTITLED SKATES 10′ + THE BLACK PUNK 12′
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16:30 SHORTS 2 (116′)
AWAKE 12′ + LOVE AND HORSES 30′ + A HOME IS NOT A HOUSE 34′ + DEAR FUTURE WIFE 40′
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THURSDAY 13 MARCH

THE FORGE
Time Film Tickets
15:00

SHORTS 3 (65′)

TOUCH THE CLOUDS 3′ + A BEAUTIFUL MESS 3:30′ + JOURNEY THROUGH THE KAROO 6′ + ECHOES OF THE HEART 14:34′ + SENT 16′ + ENTABENI 22′
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17:00 SHORTS 4 (92′)
+ STRIPPED 9′ + SEASONS OF LONGING 16′ + MISTER ISAACS 22′
+ YOUNG GIFTED AND QUEER 45′ + BLINDSPOT 14’
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FRIDAY 14 MARCH

THE FORGE
Time Film Tickets
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17:00 SHORTS 5 (89)
FLOWER OF THE PARTISAN 12′ + MAMELODI – A TIMELINE OF HEROES 29′ + INDEED A SOUTH AFRICAN NOBEL LAUREATE STORY 48′
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SATURDAY 15 MARCH

THE FORGE
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12:00 STUDENT FOCUS (117′)
ANGUISH 12′ + HAPPINESS IS CLOSE 13′ +
THE RED SEA MAKES ME WANNA CRY 21′ + THE DUALITY 21′ + ONTHOU vi FREDO 36′
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14:00 SHORTS 6 (117)
ONS SE LAND 23′ + MATHONGA ELIZWE 39′ + NIGHT TRAIN 55′
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17:00 SHORTS 7 (95′)
INDLU YENKOMO 25’ + BELINDA 24’ +
MEMBERS ONLY 23’ + REAVIEW 23’
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