Onthou Vi Fredo?(37 minutes | 2024 | South Africa)DOCUMENTARY (Afrikaans with English Subtitles)Cleveland Hopp (director)‘Onthou Vi Fredo?’ offers an intimate portrait of Alfredo's enduring impact and legacy after his murder in Malmesbury, as recounted by his mother, close friends and the broader queer community within Malmesbury.SCREENINGS:Sunday 29 Dec @ 17h15&Monday 30 Dec @ 15h00(R40)
Down in Paris(102 minutes | 2021 | France)FEATURE FILM (French with English Subtitles | mature content)Anthony Hickling (director)Richard, a film maker in his forties, is suddenly overwhelmed by anxiety during filming. He walks off set and wanders through the Paris night in search of answers, comfort and inspiration. During his sleepless night, he meets many people, some friendly, some disturbing, some known, some unknown. Richard has to confront his fears and question his deepest desires until the first light of dawn.SCREENINGS:Saturday 28 Dec @ 19h00(Opening Night Film & welcome function - R200*)*Opening night includes welcome function, welcome beverage (limited to one alcoholic or non-alchoholic drink) and a souvenir DGLFF coffee mug (limited to first 60 tickets sold)&Sunday 29 Dec @ 19h00(R70)
Calls from Moscow(66 minutes | 2023 | Cuba, Germany, Norway)DOCUMENTARY (Spanish with English Subtitles)Luis Alejandro Yero (director)Days before the invasion of Ukraine is announced, four young Cubans visit a Moscow apartment for a 24-hour stay. In their phone calls, the present and future coexist: their stories as queer and undocumented immigrants, and the exchanges with the film’s director about their distress after the outbreak of the war.SCREENINGS:Sunday 29 Dec @ 16h00&Monday 30 Dec @ 16h00(R40)
#DGLFF2024 in a nutshell
DATES: 28 - 30 December 2024(evenings, Saturday - Monday)VENUE: BELLÉZAR BEACH CAFÉ ,Paradiso Function RoomCabana Beach Resort10 Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga Rocks,Durban, KwaZulu-Natal,South AfricaGENERAL TIMES: Saturday 28th: 18h00-23h00Sunday 29th: 16h00-21h00Monday 30th: 15h00-21h00PROGRAMME:You can view Programme hereABOUT THE FILMS:Info on the films in selection is available hereTICKET COSTS: LIMITED TICKETS The venue has limited seating capacity for each screeningBOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE 200 opening night film ticket*70 feature film ticket50 documentary ticket*Opening night includes welcome function, welcome beverage (limited to one alcoholic or non-alchoholic drink) and a souvenir DGLFF coffee mug (limited to first 60 tickets sold) DONATE-A-TICKET:Want to support the Festival, but can’t make it to the films? Do you want to help those less fortunate to attend the Festival?You can buy tickets and donate them to our Patron Pool With the help of LGBTIQ organisations such as the Durban Lesbian & Gay Centre, we’ll share these donated pool tickets with underprivaleged community members, giving them a chance to enjoy the Festival experience and see our extraordinary films.CONTACT US DIRECTLY TO ARRANGE YOUR DONATION: AGE RESTRICTION:Some films have mature content, younger u16 audience will not be admitted to the screenings*Note: some films may offend sensitive viewers; audience discretion is advisedWHAT’S SHOWING:3 curated fliks over 3 nightsSee programme here SOCIAL EVENTS:Opening & Closing Night socials:Sat 28 @ 18h00 for ticketholdersSat 28 @ 21h00 open to publicMon 30 @ 20h00 open to publicFOR MORE INFORMATION:bookings@dglff.org.zaOR CALL/WhatsApp: +27 (0)781895430