The European Film Festival 2021 is virtually open!
It is Thursday 14 October and the festival has begun!
18 new films from Europe – all online and free – until 24 October
Enjoy the feast! Click here for more info on the movies and how to book.
Live Zoom Panel Discussion Programme
Films are of course the heart of any film festival. But an important allied component are the special events which allow enriched engagement with the films, the topics raised in the films, and connection to the filmmakers themselves. Alongside the screening of 18 new films showing online and without cost at the 8th European Film Festival are a series of insightful Live Zoom panel discussions, Filmmaker Q&As, Community Events and Schools Programmes.
Friday, 15 October: 18.00 to 19.00
Breaking glass ceilings for women in film – the challenges, the accomplishments, the journey. How far have we come, how far still to go…
Discussants: Agnieszka Holland (Charlatan), Antoinette Beumer (My Father is an Airplane), Zanele Mthembu (Sisters Working In Film and Television – SWIFT)
Moderator: Bongiwe Selane (Happiness is a Four-Letter Word)
Monday, 18 October: 18.00 to 19.00
Sense and sensitivity in education – a conversation with Mr Bachmann, a new approach to teaching and inspiring our youth?
A discussion between Dieter Bachmann (Mr Bachmann and His Class), Prof Mary Metcalfe (former MEC for Education, current Senior Research Associate, University of Johannesburg), and Andisiwe Hlungwane (Teachers CAN).
Moderator: Dr Rene Smith (Media and Culture Studies Academic, Durban University of Technology)
Tuesday 19 October: 18.00 to 19.00
The Bright Side: surviving the journey
Ruth Meehan (The Bright Side) and Anthea Lewis (Global Hero of Hope/ CANSA coordinator) discuss personal journeys and survival strategies.
Moderator: Rosie Motene (Waka Talent Agency)
Wednesday 20 October: 18.00 to 19.00
A Film about Life, Death and Money
Directors of Save Sandra Jan Verheyen and Lien Willaert in discussion with health and education activist Mark Heywood (editor, Daily Maverick Citizen) about a family’s struggles against the pharmaceutical industry to gain access to medicine for their daughter.
Thursday 21 October: 17.00 to 18.00
Humour, Healing and Messaging – thinking while smiling
South African comedian Riaad Moosa leads the discussion featuring Michela Andreozzi (Parents versus Influencers), Uje Brandelius (Run Uje Run), Michael Kreihsl (Risks and Side Effects) as they unpack the use of humour as a form of messaging, and humour as healing.
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Go to Special Events page on www.eurofilmfest.co.za and simply click on the session at the appointed time.
