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Variations on a Theme

Variations on a Theme: A slow-burn film mixing magical realism with documentary

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

Variations on a Theme: A slow-burn film mixing magical realism with documentary

By Keith Bain

South African filmmaking duo confronts colonial legacies in internationally award-winning film

THE INTERVIEW

South African filmmaking duo confronts colonial legacies in internationally award-winning film

By Kristen Harding

Visions of land and longing — what to watch at Joburg Film Festival 2026

WHAT WE'RE WATCHING

Visions of land and longing — what to watch at Joburg Film Festival 2026

By Kristen Harding