docLOVE invites you to a free screening of 3 short films

The Documentary Filmmakers Association (DFA) and The Bioscope are proud to host this month's free docLOVE screening of 3 short films. 

THIS SIDE OF FABULOUS (30mins)

'This Side of Fabulous' is a revelatory, humorous and life affirming look into the infectious and extraordinary World of Belly Dancing as it beguiles, empowers, liberates and unites women of all kinds.

ULWANDLE LUSHILE (10mins)

This story is about the unheard voices of traditional marine fishers. On the doorstep of Isimangaliso Wetland Park – a nature lover's wonderland that attracts tourists from all over the world - are the homes of the poorest and most marginalized coastal communities who have a high dependency on natural resources for survival. In the heart of the most tranquil beaches, we follow brave village Women as they conquer the harshness of the waves just to provide for their families. We take a walk in their shoes as they share in on their past and present experiences of the ocean, the generational access to marine living resources, their indigenous knowledge on the practice of mussel harvesting and what they hope for in future, especially since they were once criminalized during apartheid times for wanting to provide food for their families.

A CAMERA ON MY LAP (18mins)

SAFTA Best Documentary short 2023

Zonta Prize: Best Female Filmmaker in International competition, Oberhausen

Shot on a mobile phone during lockdown in Gqeberha, South Africa, a filmmaker contemplates creating within an unchanging frame of reference. The film centres around her home, The Blue House, a tribute to Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Kahlo was her source of inspiration when she became a person with a disability during a turf war in Cape Town in 1996. A camera on my Lap ponders questions concerning representation on the cinematic screen and responds to the challenge of creative practice during a pandemic.

About docLOVE: 

The Documentary Filmmakers Association docLOVE programme hosts free monthly screenings at eight venues around the country. 

docLOVE celebrates and promotes the power of documentary film to bring thought-provoking, relevant and important issues and topics to the fore. docLOVE creates an interactive space for engagement and debate, by hosting facilitated discussions after each screening, featuring special guest speakers. 

The current docLOVE programme is made possible by the Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP4), administered by the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF).

For more about the DFA please visit: https://docfilmsa.com/