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South Africa takes centre stage at Cannes | SA News

18 May 2026 by Guest

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South African filmmakers are making a strong impression at this year’s 79th Cannes International Film Festival in France, as African storytelling gains significant prominence at the world’s most prestigious film festival.

While African cinema has long featured at Cannes, this year signals a shift, with filmmakers from the continent playing a much more central role in shaping the global industry conversation.

“I think it’s been incredible to see a lot of international filmmakers here, with Hollywood sort of out of the game this year,” Cape Town-based actor and producer Casey Diepeveen told the Sunday Times. “It’s provided a space for…

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