“Milisuthando,” from South African writer-director Milisuthando Bongela, a film featured in my ongoing “Distribution Spotlight” series, is now set for release in select UK theaters starting October 18, 2024, as part of T A P E Collective’s SNAPSHOT initiative.
The “Distribution Spotlight” series focuses on African films that have premiered at major international festivals since 2022 but continue to face distribution challenges.
These titles are tracked on a regularly updated Akoroko list (currently at 60 films) that puts a spotlight on the ongoing challenges African films face in reaching global audiences, despite critical acclaim and festival recognition.
Founded in 2015 by Angela Moneke and Isra Al Kassi, T A P E Collective emerged as a response to the lack of representation on UK screens.
Through initiatives like SNAPSHOT, the organization continues to work towards platforming under-served films, with a particular emphasis on works by and about women of color.
“Milisuthando” made its world premiere in the World Cinema Documentary Competition section at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
Akoroko Premium subscribers received an essay on the film titled “Reclaiming Identity in Post-Apartheid South Africa.”
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