COSI COSI POP-UP CINEMA

The first edition of the Cosi-Cosi Pop-up cinema will make its way to Durban’s shores on May 26 of as three one-of-a-kind films will be showcased in what promises to be one of the highlights of Durban’s film calendar this year.

Presented by Coolab Creative Collective in conjunction with the Tri-Continental Film festival, Cosi-Cosi will be held in the heart of the city’s creative precinct in Glenwood. The event aims to merge an irreverent lifestyle ethos with unique cinematic expletives to create an immense viewing experience.

The films showcased are engrossed in a mixture of powerful narratives and a unique directing style to bring out the best of what South African cinema has to offer: A small town called decent directed by Jahmil XT Qubeka, Mama Goema: The Cape Town Beat in Five Movements directed by Angela Ramirez and Surfing Soweto from Sara Blecher, the director of Othelo Burning.

As part of a partnership with the Durban International Film Festival, there will be a giveaway of two double golden tickets to the 2012 Durban International Film Festival. Here the winners can rub shoulders with the who’s who of South African cinema at the premiere of two new films over the opening weekend of the Durban International film festival. Attendees can enter this draw on the day of the event.

The Cosi-Cosi Pop-Up Cinema will feature open food stalls available during the intervals and the famous Coffee bar at Colombo will also be open to provide a caffeine rush as the marathon goes on.

Cosi Cosi Pop-Up Cinema takes place on May 26 at 11h00 at the Colombo Coffee and Tea, 369 Gale Street (Magwaza Maphalala), Glenwood. Tickets R50 available for pre-sale at Colombo or contact Russel Hlongwane on 073 678 1901 or email Russel.Hlongwane@hlag.com or Olwethu Bandezi on 072 3349 149 or email brandrmagazine@gmail.com Early booking is advised as space is limited.