Even though it was released way back in 1992, classical South African movie Sarafina seems to be still relevant in today’s world.

The movie took a direct look at the effects of apartheid through the eyes of school children and it was widely received by the general international community.

 

 

 

Sarafina! has been selected for the 76th edition of the Cannes Film da Festival in France three decades after the show was created. The festival announced Sarafina! for the 2023 Official Selection — Cannes Classics.

The movie is still being beamed by numerous local TV channels and South Africans also seem to be enjoying this real classic.

It is therefor not surprising that it has received such a feat from France.

Sarafina! stars Leleti Khumalo, academy award winner, Whoopi Goldberg, Miriam Makeba, Mbongeni Ngema, John Kani and Somizi Mhlongo with the screenplay by Mbongeni Ngema and William Nicholson. The film was produced by Anant Singh and directed by Darrell James Roodt.

Actress Khumalo, who recently played the role of MaNgcolosi on canned etv drama Imbewu, could not contain herself saying it would be great returning to France.

Leleti said, “It is so exciting to be going back to the Cannes Film Festival. In 1992 we had a 20-minute standing ovation. What an amazing experience it was. I look forward to reliving that moment this year.”

South Africans have been congratulating the Sarafina team for this amazing feat.