It may be Friday the 13th tomorrow, but South African movie lovers can enjoy some good fortune in the form of three new big screen debuts.
On top of that, Patrick Swayze’s original Road House is the week’s Throwback Cinema release, and there are two special musical performances lined up in the coming days. From 18 September, you can catch K-Pop documentary Jung Kook: I Am Still, as well as a single screening this Sunday (15 September) of The Royal Opera: Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro at select Nu Metro cinemas.
Psychological thriller Speak No Evil comes from Eden Lake and The Woman in Black’s James Watkins, and is the latest chillfest to join the Blumhouse stable. After an American family (played by Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy and Alix West Lefler) connects with their British equivalent (James McAvoy, Aisling Franciosi and Daniel Hough), they accept an invitation to vacation at the latter’s country estate. But what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a nightmare. A remake of the 2022 Danish film.
Faith-based drama The Forge sees aimless high school graduate Isaiah Wright (Aspen Kennedy) challenged by his single mother (Priscilla Shirer)and a successful businessman (Cameron Arnett) to start charting a better course for his life. Through biblical discipleship and prayer, Isaiah begins to discover God’s purpose for his existence, which is far beyond anything he could imagine. From the Kendrick Brothers, the creators of War Room and Courageous.
Local drama Greytown Girl is based on a true story and tells the inspirational tale of Meena (Sanam Sitaram), a young woman born disabled in 1960s Apartheid South Africa, and who is isolated as a result. Introduced to the concept of pen pals, Meena bonds with an American man, and our heroine’s determination to Live and Love transforms her, and everyone in her life. Greytown Girl is directed by Darrell Roodt, who is behind the prestigious likes of Yesterday, Sarafina! and Cry, The Beloved Country.