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Saturday, September 12, 2020

THE ART OF FALLISM FOR DIFF


The Art of Fallism,
a South African/Norwegian documentary, that teases out the nuanced, yet deeply complex stories of those who struggle for a voice within the collective struggle for equality will have its African premiere at the 41st Durban International Film Festival which takes place online from September 10 to 20, 2020.

A debut film by Norwegian director Aslaug Aarsæther, and the second film for Icelandic/Norwegian co-director Gunnbjørg Gunnarsdóttir, with two womxn producers - Cape Town-based Wisaal Abrahams of Pink Rock Media and Norwegian Ingvild Aagedal Skage of Isme Film.

The film premiered at HOTDOCS in Canada earlier this year and has been nominated for Best Documentary at the Queer Lisboa Festival which takes place in September. It will also compete in the New Filmmakers Competition at São Paulo International Film Festival.

The Art of Fallism will be streamed from the DIFF online platform from 10 to 20 September. The DIFF films are free, with limited tickets available, and booking is essential.

Booking link: https://www.durbanfilmfest.com/film/the-art-of-fallism/