COSI COSI POP-UP CINEMA

The cinema will scope Durban 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.

The first edition of the Cosi-Cosi Pop-up cinema will make its way to Durban’s shores on May 26 for what promises to be an indulgent feast for the cities cinephiles. Presented by Coolab Creative Collective in conjunction with the Tri-Continental Film festival Cosi-Cosi will be held at Colombo Coffee and Tea in Glenwood, in the heart of the city’s creative precinct. Conceptually, it is an event that will 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.

The films include 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 Otelo Burning.

As part of a sponsorship with the Durban International Film Festival, there will be a giveaway of two double golden tickets to the 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 also feature open food stalls that will be in full flight during the intervals. The famous Coffee bar at The Factory cafe of Colombo Coffee and Tea will also be open.

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