List of South African films

This is a chronology of major films produced in South Africa or by the South African film industry. There may be an overlap, particularly between South African and foreign films which are sometimes co-produced; the list should attempt to document films which are either South African produced or strongly associated with South African culture. Please see the detailed A-Z of films currently covered on Wikipedia at Category:South African films.

Pens en pootjies (in Afrikaans) and other South African films

1910s–1940s
TitleDirectorCastGenreLanguageNotes
1911
The Great Kimberley Diamond RobberyAdventureEnglishSouth Africa's first dramatic feature.
1916
De VoortrekkersHarold ShawDick Cruickshanks, GobaHistorical epicSouth Africa's white Birth of a Nation depicts Boer pioneers' northward expansion
An Artist's DreamDenis SanbryDick CruickshanksRomantic dramaAnimation
1919
Allan QuatermainLisle LucoqueRay Brown, George TaylorAdventure
1931
Sarie MaraisJoseph AlbrechtBilly MathewsAfrikaansFirst South African film with sound
1948
Die kaskenades van Dr. KwakPierre de WetPierre de Wet, Gert van den Bergh, Paula StygerComedyAfrikaans
1949
African JimDonald SwansonDaniel Adnewmah, Dolly Rathebe, The African Inkspots, Sam Maile, Dan Twala
Kom saam, vanaandAfrikaans
Sarie MaraisFrancis ColeyJohann Nell, Helen Faul, Anna CloeteAfrikaansRemake of 1931 film of the same title

1950s
TitleDirectorCastGenreLanguageNotes
1950
1951
Alles sal RegkomPierre de WetAl DebboComedyAfrikaans
Daar doer in die bosveldJamie UysComedyAfrikaans
1952
Altyd in my dromePierre de WetAl DebboMusical comedyAfrikaans
1953
1954
1955
Matieland!Pierre de WetSteyn de Jager, Wynona Cheyney, Frederik BurgersRomantic comedyAfrikaans
1956
1957
1958
1959
Come Back, AfricaLionel RogosinBloke Modisane, Miriam MakebaDocumentaryEnglish, Fanakalo, Afrikaans, Zulu

1960s
TitleDirectorCastGenreLanguageNotes
1960
1961
Doodkry is min Jamie UysJan Bruyns, Sann de Lange, Tommie MeyerDramaAfrikaansWritten by Jamie Uys
1962
Lord Oom PietJamie UysJamie Uys, Bob Courtney, Madeleine UsherComedyEnglish/Afrikaans
1963
The Anatomy of ApartheidAntony ThomasDocumentaryEnglish
Kimberley JimEmil NofalJim Reeves, Madeleine Usher, Clive ParnellMusical comedyEnglish
Death Drums Along the RiverLawrence HuntingtonRichard Todd, Marianne Koch, Albert LievenCrime adventureEnglishEnglish-West German co-production by Harry Alan Towers
1964
1965
DingakaJamie UysKen Gampu, Stanley Baker, Juliet Prowse, Bob CourtneyDramaAfrikaans, English
All the Way to ParisJamie UysJamie Uys, Joe Stewardson, Emil NofalComedyEnglish
Ride the High Wind / African GoldDavid MillinDarren McGavin, Maria Perschy
Coast of SkeletonsRobert LynnRichard Todd, Dale Robertson, Heinz DracheCrime adventureEnglish-West German co-production by Harry Alan Towers
Sandy the SealRobert LynnMarianne Koch, Heinz DracheAnimal dramaEnglish-West German co-production by Harry Alan Towers
The Second SinDavid MillinGert van den Bergh, John Hayter, James WhiteActionEnglish
The Naked PreyCornel WildeCornel Wilde, Ken Gampu, Patrick MynhardtAdventureEnglish, Afrikaans, Nguni languagesCo-produced with U.S.
1966
1967
Kruger Miljoene Ivan Hall Ge Korsten, James White, Bob Courtney Action, War Afrikaans, English maybe a musical as well???
After You, ComradeJamie Uys
Seven Against the SunDavid MillinGert van den Bergh, John Hayter, Brian O'ShaughnessyDrama, WarEnglish
The Cape Town AffairRobert D. WebbClaire Trevor, James Brolin, Jacqueline BissetDrama, ThrillerEnglishRemake of 1953 film Pickup on South Street
The JackalsRobert D. WebbVincent Price, Diana Ivarson, Robert GunnerAdventure, WesternEnglishRemake of 1948 film Yellow Sky
1968
Oupa for SaleRichard DaneelArthur Swemmer, Bill Brewer, Wena NaudéComedyAfrikans, English
Die Ruiter in die nag (Rider in the Night)Jan PeroldJohan van Heerden, Brian O'Shaughnessy, Willie van RensburgDrama, WarEnglish, Afrikaans
Dr KalieIvan HallSiegfried Mynhardt, Willie de Groot, Wena NaudéEnglish, Afrikaans
Majuba: Heuwel van DuiweDavid MillinAnthony James, Kerry Jordan, Reinet MaasdorpWarEnglish
1969
Dirkie (Lost in the Desert)Jamie UysWynand Uys, Jamie Uys, Pieter HauptfleischAdventureAfrikaans, English
Danie Bosman: Die verhaal van die Grootste KomponisElmo De WittFranz Marx, Min Shaw, Siegfried MynhardtDrama MusicAfrikaansWriter was Gilbert Gibson and producer Tommie Meyer
Geheim van NantesDirk de VilliersPieter Hauptfleisch, Nic de Jager, Leonie RossDrama, RomanceAfrikaansProducer was Tommie Meyer and writer was AP du Plessis
KatrinaJans RautenbachKatinka Heyns, Jill Kirkland, Don LeonardDrama, RomanceEnglish, Afrikaans

1970s
TitleDirectorCastGenreLanguageNotes
1970
Satan's HarvestGeorge Montgomery, Tippi Hedren, Matt MonroAction
Lost in the DesertJamie UysWynand Uys, Jamie Uys, Pieter HauptfleischAdventureEnglish, Afrikaans
VickiIvan HallSandra Britz, Leonie Ross, Johan EsterhuizenRomanceAfrikaansFilmed in South Africa - Durban, Margate; Rhodesia
Shangani PatrolDavid MillinBrian O'Shaughnessy, Will HutchinsWarFilmed in Rhodesia
1971
1972
Kaptein CapriviAlbie VenterWill Sealie, Norman C. Smith, Ken HareAdventure, WarAfrikaans, English
LeatherlipStuart PringleTim Hughes, Evon de Meistre, Bill Brewer, Tony Jay, Richard Loring, Eben NelAdventureEnglish
PikkieSias OdendaalLeonora Nel, Pietie Meyer, Gabriel BaymanDramaAfrikaansProducer was Tommie Meyer and writer Beverley Peirce
Those Naughty AngelsNeil HetheringtonFamily AdventureEnglish
1973
Aanslag op KapriviIvan HallWill Sealie, Ken Hare, Jannie HanzenWarAfrikaans
Mr Kingstreet's WarJohn Saxon, Tippi HedrenWar
Die VoortrekkersDavid MillinHistory, WarAfrikaans
Snip en RissiepitElmo de WittRod Alexander, Rika Sennett, Pieter HauptfleischDrama, RomanceAfrikaans
1974
Animals Are Beautiful PeopleJamie UysPaddy O'ByrneComedy-documentaryEnglish
Boesman and LenaRoss DevenishAthol Fugard
Dans van die FlaminkIvan HallRod Alexander, Gaby Gertz, Anele Jonker, Sandra BritzAfrikaans
Dooie Duikers deel nieMarius Wyers
Funeral for an AssassinIvan HallVic MorrowCrimeEnglish
Ongewenste Vreemdeling
Pens en PootjiesDirk de Villiers, Joe StewardsonAl Debbo, Marié du Toit, Don Leonard, Joe StewardsonComedyAfrikaans
No Gold for a Dead DiverHarald ReinlHorst Janson, Monika Lundi, Hans Hass Jr, Marius Weyers, Sandra PrinslooAdventureEnglishWest German co-production
1975
Dingetjie is DynamiteTobie Cronje
Eendag op 'n ReëndagJans RautenbachKatinka Heyns, Regardt van den Bergh, Mees Xteen, Mrga van Rooy, Jana CilliersDrama, RomanceAfrikaans
My Liedjie van VerlangeWill RobertsWill Roberts, Barry Trengove, Zuna Viljoen, Nerina Ferreira, Sann de LangeDrama, MusicAfrikaansBased on the radio serial by C.F. Beyers-Boshoff
Vreemde WêreldJürgen GoslarSandra Prinsloo, Marius Weyers, Wolfgang KielingThrillerAfrikaansWest German co-production
1976
e'LollipopMuntu Ndebele, Norman Knox
SpringbokTommie MeyerEckard Rabe, Percy Sieff, Sybel CoetzeeDramaAfrikaansJan Scholtz was the writer
AlbinoJürgen GoslarTrevor Howard, Christopher Lee, James Faulkner, Sybil Danning, Horst FrankThriller, WarEnglishFilmed in Rhodesia during the Rhodesian Bush War
Killer ForceVal GuestTelly Savalas, Peter Fonda, Christopher Lee, Maud Adams, O. J. SimpsonThrillerEnglish
1977
Karate Olympiad / Kill or Be KilledIvan HallJames Ryan (actor)
Tigers Don't CryPeter CollinsonAnthony Quinn, Simon SabelaThriller
1978
1979
Forty DaysFranz MarxPiero von Arnim, Ben Kruger, Annelisa WeilandComedy, Drama
Funeral for an AssassinIvan HallVic Morrow, Peter van Dissel, Gaby GetzDramaEnglish, Afrikaans
Night of the PuppetsDaan RetiefZoli Marki, Anna Cloete, Leonie Ross
Plekkie in die SonWilliam FaureJana Cilliers, Regardt van den Bergh, Eckard RabeDramaAfrikaans
Grensbasis 13Elmo De WittDanie JoubertWarBased on the opening skirmishes of the South African Border War

1980s
TitleDirectorCastGenreLanguageNotes
1980
The Gods Must Be CrazyJamie UysN!xau, Sandra Prinsloo, Marius Weyers, Louw VerweyComedyEnglish, Afrikaans, Juǀʼhoan, Ungwatsi
Kiepie en KandasJan Scholtz
Marigolds in AugustRoss DevenishWinston Ntshona, John Kani, Athol FugardDramaEnglishEntered in 30th Berlin International Film Festival
1981
Kill and Kill AgainIvan HallJames Ryan, Anneline KrielMartial arts film
My Country My HatDavid BensusanRegardt van den Bergh
Nommer AssebliefHenk Hugo
1982
1983
Siener in die SuburbsFrancois SwartMarius Weyers, Louis van Niekerk, Sandra PrinslooDramaAfrikaans
Funny People IIJamie Uys
WolhaarstoriesBromley CawoodLeon Schuster
Geel Trui vir 'n WennerFranz MarxBen Kruger, Ray Storm, Claudia Turgas, Deon van Zyl, Dulsie van den Bergh
1984
Flashpoint AfricaFrancis MegahyGayle Hunnicutt, Siegfried Rauch, James FaulknerAdventureEnglish
Boetie Gaan Border ToeRegardt van den BerghArnold Vosloo, Eric Nobbs, Frank DankertComedy, WarAfrikaans
You're in the MoviesEmil NofalAlain D. Woolf, Alan Field, Hal OrlandiniComedyEnglish, Afrikaans
1985
Boetie Op ManoeuvresRegardt van den BerghArnold Vosloo, Janie du Plessis, Ian RobertsComedy, WarAfrikaans, English
Jantjie Kom Huis ToeDirk de VilliersCedwyn JoelWarAfrikaansFirst direct-to-television film released by SABC
King Solomon's MinesJ. Lee ThompsonRichard Chamberlain, Sharon Stone, Herbert Lom, John Rhys-Davies
Master Harold...and the BoysMichael Lindsay-HoggMatthew Broderick, John Kani, Zakes MokaeDramaWritten by Athol Fugard, adapted from his 1982 play of the same title
Nag van VreesJim Murray, Stanley Roup
Skating on Thin UysPieter-Dirk UysPieter-Dirk UysComedy
Vyfster: Die SlotSias OdendaalPatrick Mynhardt
Wie Die Laaste LagKoos Roets
You Gotta Be CrazyEmil NofalBill Flynn, Amanda Forrow
1986
Jock of the BushveldGray HofmeyrJocelyn Broderick, Michael BrunnerFamily film; based on the novel
Liewe Hemel GenisWilliam Egan
Mountain of HellDavid Bensusan
Outlaw of GorJohn Cardos
Place of WeepingDarrell Roodt
You Must Be Joking!Elmo De WittRina Hugo, Carike Keuzenkamp, Kallie Knoetze, Janine Pretorius, Leon Schuster, Mike SchutteHidden Camera
1987
Across the RubiconLionel FriedbergPieter-Dirk UysDocumentaryEnglish
An African DreamJohn SmallcombeKitty Aldridge, John Kani, Dominic JephcottDramaEnglish
Kill SladeBruce MacFarlane
Murphy's FaultRobert Smawley
No Hard FeelingsCharles Norton
NukieSias Odendal, Michael PakleppaGlynis Johns, Steve Railsback, Ronald FranceEnglish
Operation Hit SquadTonie van der Merwe
Platoon LeaderAaron NorrisTony Pierce, Robert F. Lyons, Michael DudikoffVietnam War dramaEnglish
Die PosmanAnthony Wilson
Skeleton CoastJohn CardosErnest Borgnine, Robert Vaughn, Arnold VoslooMercenary war dramaEnglish
Tenth of A SecondDarrell Roodt
TusksTara Erica Moore
'n Wereld Sonder GrenseFrans NelScot ScottWarAfrikaansGarnered controversy for its depiction of the South African Border War
White GhostBeau DavisAction, Adventure, WarEnglish
You Must Be Joking! TooLeon Schuster, Lizz MeiringHidden Camera
Saturday Night at the PalaceRobert DaviesBill Flynn, John Kani, Paul SlabolepszyDramaEnglish
Vengeance CopsIvan HallChris du Toit, Helga van Wyk, Dawid van der WaltAction, Crime
Shaka Zulu
1988
Alien from L.A.Albert Pyun
AccidentsGidi AmirAction/Thriller
Act of PiracyJohn "Bud" CardosGary Busey, Belinda Bauer, Ray Sharkey
Any Man's Death
A Private Life (Jack & Stella)Francis GerardBill Flynn, Jana Cilliers
Fiela se KindKatinka HeynsShaleen Surtie-Richards, Dalene Matthee
Laser MissionRobbie Simpson
Last SamuraiPaul Mayersburg
Let the Music BeFrans Nel
Love Me Leave MeAlan Birkinshaw, Charles Marriott
Lucky Strikes BackJoe StewardsonLucky Dube
MapantsulaOliver SchmitzScreened at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival
The Most Dangerous Woman AliveChris Marnham
MapantsulaOliver SchmitzThomas Mogotlane, Marcel van Heerden, Thembi MtshaliCrime, Drama
NightslaveJohn ParrLynda Marshall, Dominique Moser, Denis SmithHorrorEnglish
OptionsCamilo Vila
Out on BailBrian Hessler, Gordon Hessler
Paradise Road (Traitors)Jan Scholtz
Quest for LoveHelen NogueiraJana Cilliers, Sandra Prinsloo
Red ScorpionJoseph ZitoDolph Lundgren, T. P. McKenna, M. Emmet WalshActionEnglish
Space MutinyDavid WintersCameron MitchellSci FiConsidered one of the best spoofs on Mystery Science Theater 3000[1][2]
Terminal BlissJordan Alan
Thrilled to DeathChuck Vincent
Van der Merwe P.I.Regardt van den BerghAnneline Kriel, Regardt van den Bergh
WhispersRobert Bergman
You're FamousYehuda BarkanHidden CameraIsraeli co-production
The Zambezi KidDenis Scully
1989
A Dry White SeasonEuzhan PalcyDonald Sutherland, Janet Suzman, Zakes MokaeDramaEnglish
Africa ExpressBruce McFarlanePatrick Dollaghan, Karen Mayo-Chandler, Russel SavadierEnglish
The EmissaryJan Scholtz[3]Ted Le Plat, Terry Norton, Robert Vaughn, André Jacobs, Patrick Mynhardt, Hans Strydom, Ken Gampu, Brian O'Shaughnessy, and Peter Krummeck[3][4][5][6]ThrillerEnglishMade entirely in South Africa.[7]
Killer InstinctDavid ListerJoanna Weinberg
LambareneGray Hofmeyr
The Gods Must Be Crazy IIJamie Uys
Have You Seen Drum Recently?Jürgen SchadebergMiriam Makeba
The Native Who Caused all the TroubleManie van Rensburg
Odd Ball HallJackson Hunsicker
Oh Shucks! Here Comes UNTAGLeon SchusterLeon Schuster
Oh Schucks.... It's Schuster!Leon SchusterLeon Schuster
Okavango (Wild Country)Wayne Crawford, Danie Odendaal, Percival Rubens
On the WireElaine Proctor
Prey for the HunterJohn Parr
That EnglishwomanDirk de VilliersVeronica Lang
Voices in the DarkVincent CoxLucky Dube
Warriors from HellRonnie Isaacs
WindprintsDavid WichtMarius Weyers

1990s
TitleDirectorCastGenreLanguageNotes
1990
Agter Elke ManFranz MarxSteve Hofmeyr, Dulcie van den Bergh, Illse Roos, Annelize van der RystDramaAfrikaansA follow-up film to the South African TV series of the same name
Circles in a ForestRegardt van den BerghIan Bannen, Brion James, Joe StewardsonDrama
Nag van die 19de
1991
A.W.O.L.
The Angel, the Bicycle and the Chinaman's Finger
American KickboxerFrans NelJohn Barrett, Keith Vitali, Brad Morris, Gavin Hood, Ted Le PlatAction, DramaEnglish
1992
Jock of the Bushveld
Road to Mecca
Sarafina!Darrell RoodtLeleti Khumalo, Whoopi Goldberg, Miriam Makeba, John KaniEnglish
Sweet 'n ShortLeon SchusterLeon Schuster
1993
FriendsElaine ProctorEntered into the 1993 Cannes Film Festival
There's a Zulu On My StoepLeon SchusterLeon Schuster
To the DeathDarrell RoodtJohn Barrett, Michel Qissi, Robert Whitehead, Michelle BestbierActionEnglishSequel to American Kickboxer
1994
Ipi TombiTommie MeyerJan-Michael Vincent, Henry Cele, O'Neil JohnsonDrama, MusicEnglishMovie of musical written by Bertha Egnos and Gail Lakier
Redemption: Kickboxer 5Kristine PetersonMark Dacascos, James Ryan, Geoff Meed, Greg LatterActionEnglishFinal installment of the original Kickboxer franchise.
1995
Cry, The Beloved CountryDarrell RoodtJames Earl Jones, Richard Harris, Charles S. DuttonEnglishBased on novel of the same name by Alan Paton
Soweto Green: This is a 'Tree' StoryDavid ListerJohn Kani, L. Scott Caldwell, Sandra Prinsloo, Casper de VriesComedy, RomanceEnglish, Zulu, Afrikaans
1996
Anna
1997
Danger ZoneBilly Zane, Robert Downey Jr.US and CAN
Jump the Gun
Panic MechanicLeon Schuster
1998
African Violet
PaljasKatinka Heyns5 MNET All-Africa Film Awards, South African submission to 70th Academy Award for Best Foreign Film
The Sexy Girls
1999
Aces
Africa
After the RainRoss KettlePaul Bettany, Louise Lombard, Ariyon BakareDrama, Romance
Millennium MenaceLeon SchusterLeon Schuster, Desmond DubeComedyEnglish, Afrikaans
The Man Who Would Kill KitchenerFrançois VersterDocumentaryBiography of Fritz Joubert Duquesne. 1999 NTVA Silver Stone & Stone Craft Award
A Reasonable ManGavin HoodGavin Hood, Nigel Hawthorne, Janine EserCrime drama thriller

2000s
TitleDirectorCastGenreLanguageNotes
2000
Angels in a CageJeremy Crutchley, Sylvaine Strike
Apostles of Civilised ViceZackie Achmat
Hijack StoriesOliver SchmitzTony Kgoroge, Rapulana SeiphemoScreened at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival
Inside Out
Long Night's Journey into Day: South Africa's Search for Truth & Reconciliation
Glory GloryPaul Johannsen, Steven Bauer, Amanda Donohoe, Gideon Emery, Ana Alexander
2001
Mr BonesLeon SchusterLeon Schuster, David Ramsey, Faizon Love, Robert Whitehead, Jane BenneyComedyHighest-grossing film in South Africa on release.
Diamond Cut DiamondDarrell RoodtGary Daniels, Nick Boraine, Gideon Emery
2002
Amandla!: A Revolution in Four-Part HarmonyDocumentary
Promised Land
The Sorcerer's ApprenticeDavid ListerRobert Davi, Kelly Le Brock, Gideon Emery
A Lion's TrailFrançois VersterDocumentary
2003
Adrenaline
Amandla!: A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony
God Is AfricanAkin OmotosoDramaEnglish
Red WaterCharles Robert CarnerLou Diamond Phillips, Kristy Sawnson, Gideon Emery
StanderBronwen HughesThomas Jane, David O'Hara, Dexter Fletcher, Ashley Taylor, Marius WeyersAction, Biography, CrimeEnglish
State of Denial
Wooden Camera
2004
Boy called TwistKim Engelbrecht
Cape of Good HopeMark BamfordDebbie Brown, Eriq Ebouaney, Nthathi Moshesh, Gideon Emery
DrumTaye Diggs
A Case of MurderClive MorrisSteve Hofmeyr, Candice Hillebrand, Gideon Emery, Anthony Fridjhon, Ben Kruger, Nicky Rebello, Ramalao Makhene
ForgivenessZane Meas, Arnold Vosloo, Quanita Adams
Gums and NosesCraig FreimondComedyEnglish
Max and Mona
Oh Shucks, I'm Gatvol!Leon SchusterLeon Schuster, Alfred Ntombela, Gerry the Clown, Bill Flynn
The Story of an African FarmDavid Lister
YesterdayDarrell Roodt, Leleti KhumaloNominated for Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 77th Academy Awards
Vadertjie Langbeen
Hotel RwandaTerry GeorgeDon Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, Joaquin PhoenixHistory, Drama English, French, Kinyarwanda Nominated for 3 Oscars, 18 wins & 38 nominations
2005
34 South Maganthrie Pillay Az Abrahams, Rassol Hendriks, Ricardo Marnewick, LeeAnn Sayster, Marguerita Freeks, Stephan Roach, Oscar Petersen Road Movie English 1st film to be directed by a black woman in South Africa. Opened at Pan African Film Festival, Sound Design by Albert Edmund Lord III
EngagementCaroline NicouRomantic comedy
In My Country
Mama JackLeon SchusterLeon Schuster
Red Dust
Straight Outta BenoniTrevor ClarenceBrendan Jack, Gavin Williams, Colin Moss, Brett Goldin, Danny KComedyEnglish
The FlyerRevel FoxMarcel van Heerden, Ian Van Der Heyden, Craig Palm, Kim EngelbrechtAdventure, DramaEnglish
TsotsiGavin HoodPresley Chweneyagae, Ian Roberts, Zola, Terry PhetoAfrikaans, English, Sotho, Tsotsitaal, Tswana, ZuluWon Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 78th Academy Awards
U-Carmen eKhayelitshaMark Dornford-MayWon Golden Bear at the 55th Berlin International Film Festival
2006
Angels in the DustLouise HogarthCon Cloete, Marion CloeteDocumentaryEnglish
Bunny ChowJohn BarkerDavid Kibuuka, Kim Engelbrecht, Kagiso Lediga, Joey Yusef Rasdien, Jason CopeComedyEnglishAlso billed as Bunny Chow Know Thyself and Bunny Chow: Know Thyself
Don't Touch
Number Ten
Faith Like PotatoesRegardt van den BerghFrank Rautenbach, Hamilton DlaminiInspirational/Docu-Drama
Son of ManMark Dornford-May
Running RiotKoos RoetsBill Flynn, Paul SlabolepszyComedy
Sekalli le Meokgo (Eng: Meokgo and the Stickfighter)Teboho MahlatsiMduduzi Mabaso, Terry PhetoDramaShort film
2007
Anner House
Big Fellas
Counting Headz: South Afrika's Sistaz in Hip HopVusi Magubane & Erin OfferDocumentary
Footskating 101
Ouma se Slim KindQuinne Brown
Poena is koning
TengersMichael RixAnimation
2008
50 Years! Of Love?Karin Slater, Steven BartloDocumentaryEnglish
Bakgat!
Hansie
Jerusalema
Mr Bones 2: Back from the PastGray HofmeyerLeon SchusterComedyHighest-grossing film in South Africa on release.
Skin
TriomfMichael RaeburnLionel Newton, Vanessa Cooke, Eduan van Jaarsveldt, Paul LuckhoffDramaEnglish, AfrikaansBased on the novel by Marlene van Niekerk
The World UnseenShamim SarifLisa Ray, Sheetal ShethDrama
2009
District 9Neill BlomkampSharlto CopleyScience fictionNominated for Best Film at the 82nd Academy Awards
InvictusClint EastwoodMorgan Freeman, Matt DamonDrama non-fiction
Jozi
Shirley AdamsOliver HermanusDenise NewmanDramaEnglishReceived Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actress Award at the South African Film and Television Awards[8]
The Chameleon
White WeddingJann Turner

2010s
TitleDirectorCastGenreLanguageNotes
2010
Bakgat! 2
The Cradock FourDavid ForbesMatthew Goniwe, Fort Calata, Sparrow Mkonto, Sicelo MhlauliDocumentaryA France-South Africa coproduction about the Cradock Four; winner of best South African documentary at the 2010 Durban International Film Festival[9][10]
Egoli: Afrikaners is PlesierigBromley CawoodDavid Rees, Darren Kelfkens, Leandie du Randt, Christine Basson, Shaleen Surtie-RichardsDramaEnglish, AfrikaansAlso known as Egoli: The Movie; based on the long-running South African TV show, Egoli: Place of Gold
Five Roads to Freedom: From Apartheid to the World CupRobin Benger & Jane Thandi LipmanDocumentary
I now pronounce you Black and WhiteOliver RodgerTyrel Meyer, Tina Jaxa, Nik RabinowitzComedy, RomanceEnglish
JakhalsdansDarrell RoodtTheuns Jordaan, Elizma Theron, Janke BruwerDramaAfrikaans
Schuks Tshabalala's Survival Guide to South AfricaGray HofmeyrLeon Schuster, Alfred Ntombela, Sean HiggsComedyEnglish, Afrikaans
The UnforgivingAl OrrRyan Macquet, Craig Hawks, Claire OppermanHorrorEnglish
Long StreetRevel FoxSannie Fox, Roberta Fox, David Butler
LieflingBrian WebberLika Berning, Bobby van Jaarsveld, Elize CawoodMusicalAfrikaans
Eternity
Life, Above AllOliver SchmitzDramaNorthern SothoWinner of Best Feature Film at the 5th annual South African Film and Television Awards
SpudDonovan MarshJohn Cleese, Troye SivanComedy, DramaEnglish
Visa/VieElan GamakerMélodie Abad, David Isaacs, Keren TahorComedy, RomanceFrench, English, Xhosa
2011
Beauty (Skoonheid)Oliver HermanusDeon Lotz, Charlie KeeganDramaAfrikaans, EnglishCompeted in the Un Certain Regard at Cannes; awarded Queer Palm[11] at the Cannes Film Festival and Best Film at the 2012 South African Film and Television Awards[12]
The Bang Bang ClubSteven SilverTaylor Kitsch, Ryan Phillippe, Malin ÅkermanDramaEnglishco-produced with Canada
Getroud Met RugbyAfrikaans
How To Steal 2 MillionCharlie VundlaJohn Kani, Hlubi Mboya, Menzi Ngubane, Terry Pheto, Rapulana Seiphemo
Man on GroundAkin OmotosoDramaEnglish, Zulu, Southern Sotho, Yoruba
Mad CowMichael Wright, Michael J. RixEnglish
Paradise StopJann TurnerRapulana Seiphemo, Kenneth Nkosi, Vusi KuneneComedyEnglish, Northern Sotho
Night Drive
PlattelandSean ElseAfrikaans
'n Saak van GeloofDiony KempenRobbie Wessels, Lelia Etsebeth, Riana NelDramaAfrikaans
SkeemTimothy GreeneWandile Molebatsi, Kurt Schoonraad, Lilani PrinsenComedy, CrimeEnglish
State of ViolenceKhalo MatabaneFana Mokoena, Presley Chweneyagae, Neo NtlatlengDrama
TokoloshKevin SinghGerald Beddeker, Willem Stephanus Beyers, Andrew DevadasHorrorEnglish
Viva Riva!Djo Tunda Wa MungaPatsha Bay, Manie Malone, Diplome AmekindraDrama, ThrillerFrench, Lingala
2012
Safe House
Dredd 3DPete TravisKarl Urban, Lena Headey, Olivia Thirlby
Combat
CoppositesOliver RodgerRob Van Vuuren, Siv NgesiComedyEnglish
Semi SoetJoshua RousAnel Alexander, Nico Panagiotopoulos, Sandra VaughnRomanceAfrikaans
Mad BuddiesGray HofmeyrLeon Schuster, Kenneth Nkosi, Alfred NtombelaComedy
Otelo BurningSara BlecherJafta Mamabolo Thomas Gumede, Sihle XabaDramaEnglish, Zulu
Lucky
MaterialCraig FreimondRiaad Moosa, Vincent EbrahimComedy, DramaEnglish
Agter Die LigteNicholas Costaras, Joe NiemandAfrikaans
Pretville
Klein KarooRegardt van den BerghTim Theron, DonnaLee Roberts, Hykie BergRomanceAfrikaans, English
Sleeper's WakeBarry BerkDeon LotzThrillerEnglish
Die WonderwerkerKatinka HeynsElize Cawood, Marius Weyers, Anneke WeidemannBiographyAfrikaans
Wolwedans in die skemerJozua MalherbeRolanda Marais, David Louw, Gérard Rudolf, Desiré Gardner, Lelia Etsebeth, Jacques BessengerThrillerAfrikaans
2013
As Jy SingAndré OdendaalBobby van Jaarsveld, Leah van Niekirk, Bok van Blerk, Karlien van Jaarsveld, Katlego MaboeComedy, Drama, MusicalAfrikaans
Die Ballade van Robbie de WeeDarrell RoodtNeil Sandilands, Marno van der MerweDramaAfrikaans
Fanie Fourie's LobolaHenk PretoriusEduan van Jaarsveldt, Zethu Dlomo, Jerry MofokengComedy, RomanceZulu, English, Afrikaans
Four CornersIan GabrielBrendon Daniels, Jezriel Skei, Lindiwe MatshikizaCrime, ThrillerAfrikaans, EnglishAlso known as Die Vier Hoeke
iNumber NumberDonovan MarshSdumo Mtshali, Presley Chweneyagae, Israel Makoe, Owen SejakeAction, Crime, DramaReceived Best Director, Best Screenwriter and Best Editor Awards at the 2015 South African Film and Television Awards. Also known as Avenged
KhumbaAnthony SilverstonJake T. Austin, Steve Buscemi, Loretta Devine, Laurence Fishburne, Richard E. GrantAnimation, Adventure, FamilyEnglish
A Lucky ManGordon ClarkLevi du Plooy, Jarrid Geduld, Keenan ArrisonDocumentary Drama
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Justin Chadwick Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge History, Drama Afrikaans, English, Xhosa Nominated for Golden Globe Awards and Critics' Choice Awards
Musiek vir die AgtergrondSalmon de JagerJohn-Henry Opperman, Lizelle de Klerk, Brümilda van Rensburg, Ian Roberts, Neil SandilandsDrama, Music, RomanceAfrikaans, English
Of Good ReportJahmil X.T. QubekaMothusi Magano, Petronella TshumaThrillerAfrikaans[13]
To the Power of AnneRobert Anthony HaynesAnne Power, Ryan Flynn, Wim VorsterEnglish
Shotgun GarfunkelJohnny BarbuzanoBryan van Niekerk, Asher Mikkel Stoltz, Eduan van JaarsveldtEnglish
Jimmy in PienkHanneke SchutteLouw Venter, Terence Bridget, Gys de Villiers, Tinarie van Wyk LootsComedyAfrikaans
Spud 2: The Madness ContinuesDonovan MarshJohn Cleese, Troye SivanComedy, DramaEnglish
ZuluJérôme SalleOrlando Bloom, Forest Whitaker, Tanya van GraanCrimeEnglishco-produced with France
2014
Faan se TreinKoos RoetsWillie Esterhuizen, Deon Lotz, Marius Weyers, Cobus Rossouw, Anel AlexanderDramaAfrikaans, English
Hollywood in my HuisCorne van RooyenChristia Visser, Edwin van der Walt, Nicola HanekomComedy, Family, RomanceAfrikaans, English
KonfettiZaheer Goodman-BhyatLouw Venter, Nico Panagio, Casey B. Dolan, Kim Engelbrecht, Casper de VriesDrama, ComedyAfrikaans, English
Leading LadyHenk PretoriusKatie_McGrath, Bok Van Blerk, Gil_BellowsRomantic ComedyEnglish, Afrikaans
Love the One You LoveJenna Cato BassFrancis Chouler, Nelson Das Neves, Chiedza MhendeComedy, Drama, Mystery, RomanceEnglish, Xhosa
Pad na jou hartJaco SmitIvan Botha, DonnaLee RobertsAdventure, RomanceAfrikaans
Spud 3: Learning to FlyJohn BarkerJohn Cleese, Troye Sivan, Caspar LeeComedy, DramaEnglish
Die WindpompEtienne FourieRoland Reed, Leandie du Randt, Marga van Rooy, Ian Roberts, Etienne FourieDrama, Fantasy, RomanceAfrikaans
2015
AssignmentLaszlo BeneNick Boraine, Jonathan Pienaar, Sandi Schultz, David DennisDrama, ThrillerEnglish
AyandaSara BlecherFulu Mugovhani, Sihle XabaDramaEnglish
Ballade vir 'n EnkelingQuentin KrogArmand Aucamp, Jacques Bessenger, Zak HendrikzDramaAfrikaans
ChappieNeill BlomkampHugh Jackman, Sigourney Weaver, Sharlto Copley, Dev PatelAction, Sci-Fi, ThrillerEnglish
Dis ek, AnnaSara BlecherCharlene Brouwer, Marius Weyers, Nicola Hanekom, Izel Bezuidenhout, Morne VisserDramaAfrikaans
Dis Koue Kos, SkatEtienne FourieSean Cameron Michael, Frank Opperman, Anna-Mart van der Merle, Deon LotzComedy, Drama, RomanceAfrikaans
The Endless RiverOliver HermanusNicolas Duvauchelle, Crystal-Donna Roberts, Darren Kelfkens, Denise NewmanDramaEnglishCo-produced with France
Hear Me MoveScottnes L. SmithNyaniso Dzedze, Wandile Molebatsi, Makhaola NdebeleDrama
The Jakes Are MissingNeal Sundstrom, Denny Y. Miller, FigjamMampho Brescia, Pop Jerrod, Mpho Sebeng, Jody Abrahams, Nomzamo MbathaComedy, RomanceEnglish
Last Ones OutHoward FyvieGreg Kriek, Christia Visser, Tshamano SebeAdventure, Drama, ThrillerEnglish
Necktie YouthSibs Shongwe-La MerBonko Cosmo Khoza, Sibs Shongwe-La Mer, Colleen BalchinDramaEnglish, Zulu, Afrikaans
'n Pawpaw Vir My DarlingKoos RoetsDeon Lotz, Deirdre Wohlhuter, Jana NortierComedyAfrikaans
Die ProAndre VeltsEdwin van der Walt, Reine SwartDramaAfrikaansBased on a novel by Jeanne Goosen
StrikdasStefan NieuwoudtLeandie du Randt, Gys de Villiers, Kaz McFaddenComedyAfrikaans
Tell Me Sweet SomethingAkin OmotosoThomas Gumede, Maps MaponyaneRomance, ComedyEnglish
TreurgrondAndre FrauensteinSteve Hofmeyr, Erica Wessels, Shaleen Surtie-RichardsDramaAfrikaans
TrouvoeteDarrell RoodtLika Berning, Bouwer Bosch, Charlie Bouguenon, Paul du Toit, Stefan LudikRomanceAfrikaans
The Two of UsErnest NkosiDramaZuluAlso known as Thina Sobabili: The Two of Us
While You Weren't LookingCatherine StewartTerence Bridgett, Tina JaxaDramaEnglish, Xhosa, Afrikaans
2016
AlchemistDavid SikhosanaDramaEnglish
AlisonUga CarliniAlison Botha, Christia Visser, Zak Hendrikz, Francois Maree, De Klerk OelofseDocumentary, DramaEnglish
Blood and GlorySean ElseCharlotte Salt, Andre Jacobs, Josh Myers, Nick Cornwall, Greg Kriek, Deon LotzDrama, WarAfrikaans, EnglishAlso known as Modder en Bloed
Dora's PeaceKonstandino KalarytisKhabonina Qubeka, Danny Keogh, Hlubi Mboya, Ronnie Nyakale, Paballo KozaAction, Crime, DramaEnglish, Zulu
Free StateSalmon de JagerNicola Breytenbach, Andrew Govender, Leleti Khumalo, Deon Lotz, Mangesh Desai, Paul EllersDrama, Family, RomanceAfrikaans, English
Happiness is a Four-Letter WordThabang MoleyaRomance, DramaEnglishBased on the Commonwealth Prize-winning novel by Nozizwe Cynthia Jele[14]
Jonathan: Die MovieSalmon de JagerRikus de Beer, Beáte Opperman, Paul Eilers, Brümilda van RensburgComedyAfrikaans
Jou RomeoAndre WeltsRuan Wessels, Elani Dekker, Christopher van der Westhuizen, Row-Lean, Ruan BlumRomanceAfrikaans
KalushiMandla DubeThabo Rametsi, Thabo Malema, Welile NzuzaBiography, Drama, ThrillerEnglishAlso known as Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu
Mignon "Mossie" van WykDarrell RoodtErica Wessels, Paul du Toit, Deanre Reiners, Elzette Maarschalk, Tanika FourieDramaAfrikaans
Mrs. Right GuyAdze UgahDineo Moeketsi, Lehasa Moloi, Thapelo Mokoena, Tau Maserumule, Thando ThabetheRomanceEnglish
My Father's WarCraig GardnerEdwin van der Walt, Stian Bam, Erica Wessels, Fumani ShilubanaDramaEnglish
Nobody's Died LaughingWillem OelofsonPieter-Dirk Uys, Desmond Tutu, Vincent Ebrahim, Charlize Theron, F. W. de KlerkDocumentaryEnglishA documentary about the life of actor, comedian, and activist Pieter-Dirk Uys
Noem My SkollieDaryne JoshuaDann-Jacques Mouton, Sandi SchultzDramaAfrikaansEnglish title: Call Me Thief
Shepherds and ButchersOliver SchmitzSteve Coogan, Andrea Riseborough, Robert Hobbs, Deon Lotz, Garion DowdsDramaEnglish, AfrikaansBased on the novel by Chris Marnewick
SinkBrett Michael InnesAnel Alexander, Shoki Mokgapa, Jacques Bessenger, Amalia Uys, Asante Mabuza, Diaan LawrensonDramaAfrikaansBased on the novel 'Rachel weeping' by Brett Michael Innes
Sy Klink soos LenteCorne van RooyenAmalia Uys, Stiaan Smith, Bennie Fourie, James Cunningham, William Dunster, Bouwer BoschRomance, ComedyAfrikaans, English
Twee Grade van MoordGerrit SchoonhovenSandra Prinsloo, Marius Weyers, Shaleen Surtie-RichardsDramaAfrikaans, English
UitvluchtRegardt van den BerghAlbert Maritz, Carel Trichardt, Clara Joubert, Clyde Berning, Jill Levenberg, Stian BamDrama, RomanceAfrikaans, English
VayaAkin OmotosoWarren Masemola, Harriet Manamela, Zimkhitha Nyoka, Phuti NakeneDramaZulu
Verskietende SterDarrell RoodtHykie Berg, Deanre Reiners, Jana Strydom, Hannes van Wyk, Hanli RolfesDramaAfrikaans
Vir AltydJaco SmitLaré Birk, Ivan Botha, Elize Cawood, Nicky de Kock, Donnalee RobertsRomanceAfrikaans
Vir die VoëlsQuentin KrogSimoné Nortmann, Francois Jacobs, Lara Kinnear, Bennie Fourie, Elize Cawood, Neels van Jaarsveld, Nicola HanekomRomanceAfrikaans
The Whale CallerZola MasekoAmrainn Ismail-Essop, Sello Maake Ka-NcubeDramaEnglish
Wonder Boy for PresidentJohn BarkerKagiso Lediga, Ntosh Madlingzi, Tony Miyambo, Thishiwe ZiqubuComedyEnglish
2017
AsinamaliMbongeni NgenaDrama, MusicalZuluAdapted from the play of the same name[15]
Beyond the RiverCraig FreimondLemogang Tsipa, Grant Swanby, Israel Sipho, Matseke Zulu, Emily ChildDramaEnglish, Zulu
BypassShane VermootenNatalie Becker, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Greg Kriek, Deon LotzThrillerEnglish
Catching FeelingsKagiso LedigaKagiso Lediga, Pearl Thusi, Andrew Buckland, Akin Omotoso, Precious MakgaretsaComedy, Drama, RomanceEnglish
Finders KeepersMaynard KraakDalin Oliver, Neels Van Jaarsveld, Lise Slabber, Grant SwansbyComedyEnglish
Five Fingers for MarseillesMichael Matthews
High FantasyJenna Bass
Hoener met die Rooi SkoeneKoos RoetsLida Botha, Deon Lotz, Lizz Meiring, Dorette PotgieterComedy, DramaAfrikaans
Jagveld (English release title: Hunting Emma)Byron DavisLeandie du Randt, Neels van Jaarsveld, Tim TheronActionAfrikaans
Johnny Is Nie Dood NieChristiaan OlwagenRolanda Marais, Albert Pretorius, Ilana Cilliers, Ludwig Binge, Roelof StormDramaAfrikaans
Kalushi: The Story of Solomon MahlanguMandla DubeThabo Rametsi, Thabo Malema, Welile Ndzunza, Jafta Mamabolo, Louw Venter, Gcina Mhlophe, Fumani Shilubana, Pearl ThusiBiography, Drama, ThrillerEnglish
Keeping Up with the KandasamysJayan MoodleyJailoshini Naidoo, Maeshni Naicker, Mishqah Parthiephal, Madhushan SinghComedyEnglishThe last film produced by Junaid Ahmed (together with Helena Spring) before his death in 2016.
KrotoaRoberta DurrantCrystal-Donna Roberts, Armand Aucamp, Jacques Bessenger, Brendan Daniels, Deon LotzDramaAfrikaans
Liewe KersfeesvaderEtienne FourieMila Guy, Morné Visser, Adrienne Pierce, Milan Murray, Dean John Smith, Melt Sieberhagen, June van MerchDrama, ComedyAfrikaans
The Little KingsDarrell James RoodtJustin Strydom, Jonathan Taylor, Lisa-Marie SchneiderDrama, SportEnglish
Meet the RadebesSimon MakwelaLuthuli Diamini, Mary Makhatho, Jolene Martin-Morgan, Nicholas NkunaDrama, ComedyEnglish
Oliver Tambo: Have You Heard from JohannesburgConnie FieldDocumentaryEnglish
Die Rebellie van Lafras VerweySimon BarnardTobie Cronjé, Chantell Phillipus, Cobus Visser, Albert Pretorius, Neels Van Jaarsveld, Lionel NewtonDramaAfrikaansAlso known as Lafras Verwey
She Is KingGersh KgamediKhabonina Qubeka, Aubrey Poo, Gugu Zulu, Khanyi Mbau, Mandisa NdunaMusicalEnglish
Strike a RockAliki SaragasPrimose Sonti, Thumeka MagwangqanaDocumentary
TessMeg RickardsChristia Visser, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Brendon Daniels, Dann-Jacques MoutonDramaAfrikaans
VaselinetjieCorné van RooyenMarguerite van Eeden, Nicole Bond, Shaleen Surtie-Richards, Royston StoffelsDramaAfrikaans, English
Vuil WasgoedMorné du ToitBennie Fourie, Bouwer Bosch, Tim Theron, Nico Panagio, Stiaan SmithCrimeAfrikaans
WinniePascale LamcheWinnie MandelaDocumentaryFor this film, Lamche won the Directing Award for World Cinema - Documentary at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival[16]
The Wound (Inxeba)John TrengoveNakhane Touré, Bongile Mantsai, Niza Jay Ncoyini, Thobani MseleniDramaXhosa, Afrikaans, English
The Black MosesMoksh production(production company) | Trevor Shezi (director)TBADramaZulu, Afrikaans, English
2018
AyaKhalid EL-JelailatiDanica De La Rey, Richard Gau, Charlie Bouguenon, Keketso MontshiwaThrillerEnglish
Baby MamasStephina ZwaneSalamina Mosese, Kay Smith, Thembisa Mdoda, Dineo RanakaComedyEnglish
Cut-Out GirlsNicola HanekomAtlanta Johnson, Keziah Gabriel, Cody Mountain, Meghan OberholzerDrama, ThrillerEnglish
Dominee TienieSalmon de JagerFrank Opperman, Henrietta Gryffenberg, Thapelo Makoena, Carel Nel, Deon LotzDrama
Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies StoryDaryne JoshuaJill Levenberg, Jerrid Geduld, Elton Landrew, Clint BrinkDramaAfrikaans, EnglishAlso known as Ellen: The Story of Ellen Pakkies
Farewell Ella BellaLwazi MvusiJay Anstey, Sello Maake Ka-Ncube, Lionel Newton, Katlego Danke, Mary-Anne Barlow, Noluthando MejeDramaEnglish
Frank & FearlessGray HofmeyrLeon Schuster, Themba Ntuli, Kenneth Nkosi, Khanyi Mbau, Jennifer SteynComedy
KanarieChristiaan OlwagenSchalk Bezuidenhout, Hannes Otto, Germandt Geldenhuys, Gérard Rudolf, Jacques Bessenger, Beer AdriaanseDrama, Musical, WarAfrikaansAlso known as Canary
MayfairSara BlecherRonak Patani, Rajesh Gopie, Wayne Van Rooyen, Jack Devnarain, Kelly-Eve Koopman, Ameera PatelAction, Crime, DramaEnglish
Meerkat MaantuigHanneke SchutteAnchen du Plessis, Rika Sennett, Pierre van Pletzen, Themba NtuliDrama, Science Fiction, FantasyAfrikaansAlso known as Meerkat Moonship
Number 37Nosipho DumisaIrshaad Ally, Monique Rockman, Ephraim Gordon, Danny Ross, Deon LotzThrillerAfrikaans
RaaiselkindAndre VeltsDiaan Lawrenson, Deon Lotz, Anrich HerbstDramaAfrikaans
The RecceJohannes Ferdinand Van ZylGreg Kriek, Christia Visser, Elsabé Daneel, Marius Weyers, Maurice CarpedeDrama, WarAfrikaans, English
Red RoomSans MoonsamyKhanyi Mbau, Pakamisa Zwedala, Nicholas Nkuna, Charlie BougenonDrama, ThrillerEnglish
Sew the Winter to My SkinJahmil X. T. QubekaEzra Mabengeza, Kandyse McClure, Peter Kurth, Zolisa Xaluva, Bok Van BlerkAction, AdventureAfrikaans, English, Xhosa
StroomopIvan BothaDonnaLee Roberts, Simoné Nortmann, Ilse Klink, Chanelle de Jager, Carla Classen, Armand AucampAction, AdventureAfrikaans, English
Table MannersLeli MakiDiaan Lawrenson, Renate Stuurman, Neels Van Jaarsveld, Thabo Malema, Fiona RamseyComedy, DramaEnglish
Thys & TrixQuentin KrogLeandie du Randt, Bouwer Bosch, Brendon DanielsAction, Adventure, ComedyAfrikaans
The TokolosheJerome PikwanePetronella Tshuma, Kwande Nkosi, Dawid Minaar, Harriet Manamela, Mandla Shongwe, Yule MasitengHorror, ThrillerEnglish, Zulu
When Babies Don't ComeMolatelo Mainetje-BossmanMolatelo Mainetje-BossmanDocumentary FeatureKhelobedu, English
WonderlusJohan CronjeBeer Adriaanse, Marvin-Lee Beukes, Mila Guy, Edwin Van Der Walt, Simoné NortmannComedy, Drama, RomanceAfrikaans
2019
An Act of DefianceJean van de VeldePeter Paul Muller, Antoinette Louw, Sello MotloungDramaEnglish
Ander MensQuentin KrogBennie Fourie, Marlee van der Merwe, Frank Opperman, James BorthwickComedyAfrikaans
Back of the MoonAngus GibsonRichard Lunkunku, Moneoa Moshesh, Lemogang TsipaDramaZulu
Buddha in AfricaNicole SchaferEnock AluBiographyEnglish, Chinese Mandarin
Deep EndEubulus TimothyCarishman Basday, Greg Kriek, Suraya-Rose Santos, Mahendra Raghunath, Robin SinghDrama, Romance, SportEnglish
Fiela se Kind (2019)Brett Michael InnesZenobia Kloppers, Luca Bornman, Wayne Smith, Wayne van Rooyen, Cindy Swanepoel, Drikus VolschenkDramaAfrikaans
The HarvestersEtienne KallosBrent Vermeulen, Alex Van Dyk, Juliana Venter, Morne VisserDramaAfrikaans, EnglishOriginal title: Die Stropers
Kandasamys: The WeddingJayan MoodleyJailoshini Naidoo, Maeshni Naicker, Madhushan Singh, Mishqah ParthiephalRomance 
Kings of Mulberry StreetJudy NaidooAaqil Hoosen, Shaan Nathoo, Neville Pillay, Rizelle Januk, Thiru NaidooComedyEnglish
Knuckle CityJahmil X. T. QubekaBongile Mantsai, Thembekile Komani, Patrick Ndlovu, Faniswa Yisa, Siv NgesiDrama, CrimeXhosaSouth Africa's entry for the 92nd Academy Awards (2020) in Best International Feature Film category[17]
The Last VictimsMaynard KraakSean Cameron Michael, Kurt Egelhof, Marno van der Merwe, Ashish Gangapersad, Jacobus Van Heerden, Mark MulderDrama, Mystery, ThrillerEnglishInspired by true events film, has won 18 awards and 8 nominations around the world from 12 film festivals. The world Premiere was at Pan African Film Festival, Hollywood in 2019.
Liewe LisaHendrik CronjeElani Dekker, Hendrik Cronje, Zane Meas, Barbara-Marie Immelman, Albert MaritzRomanceAfrikaans
Love Lives HereNorman MaakeThando Thabethe, Lungile Radu, Andile Gumbi, Nomalanga Shozi, Zola NombonaRomanceEnglish
MatwetweKagiso LedigaAnastasia Augustus, Lungile Cindi, Mbeko Cindi, Karabo Dikolomela, Neo ErasmusAdventure, Comedy, DramaAlso known as Wizard
MoffieOliver HermanusKai Luke Brummer, Ryan de VilliersDrama, Romance, WarAfrikaans
The Seagull (Die Seemeeu)Christiaan OlwagenSandra Prinsloo, Marius Weyers, Gerben Kamper, Alyzzander Fourie, Deon LotzDramaAfrikaans
SkemersonPhilip RademeyerPietie Beyers, Elize Cawood, Anneke WeidemannDrama
The Soul CollectorHarold HölscherTshamano Sebe, Inge BeckmannHorrorEnglish, TswanaOriginally entitled 8 and 8: A South African Horror Story[18]
The Story of Racheltjie de BeerMatthys BoshoffStian Bam, Antoinette Louw, Marius Weyers, Sandra Prinsloo, Zonika de VriesDramaAfrikaans
3 Days to GoBianca IsaacLeeanda Reddy, Lillette Dubey, Jailoshini Naidoo, Kajal BagwandeenDramaEnglish
Zulu WeddingLineo SekeleoaneNondumiso Tembe, Darren Dewitt Henson, Carl Payne, Pallance DladlaRomanceEnglish

2020s
TitleDirectorCastGenreLanguageNotes
2020
My Father the MoverJulia JanschMthuthuzeli Stoan GalelaDocumentaryXhosaWinner of Best Documentary Short at 19th Annual Tribeca Film Festival[19]
ParableBeer AdriaanseJane De Wet, Michael Richard, Jay Hlatshwayo, Carla Classen, Thapelo Aphiri, Danny MeakerHorrorEnglish
Poppie NongenaChristiaan OlwagenClementine Mosimane, Anna-Mart van der Merwe, Nomsa Nene, Chris GxalabaBiography, DramaAfrikaans, EnglishBased on the novel The Long Journey of Poppie Nongena by Elsa Joubert[20]
RageJaco BouwerNicole Fortuin, Jane De Wet, Tristan De Beer, Carel Nel, Sihle Mnqwanzana, Shalima Mkongi, David ViviersHorror
ToorbosRene van RooyenElani Dekker, Stiaan Smith, Ivan Abrahams, Ira Blanckenberg, Clare Marshall, Gretchen RamsdenDramaAfrikaansSouth Africa's entry for the 93rd Academy Awards (2021) in the Best International Feature Film category[17]
TriggeredAlastair OrrLiesl Ahlers, Reine Swart, Russell Crous, Cameron Scott, Steven John Ward, Suraya Rose Santos, Paige BonninAction, HorrorEnglish
uHamboThabo MashialaSiphiwe Mtshali, Enhle Mbali, Nat Ramabulana, Thato MoengDrama
Vergeet My NieAndre FeltsMarguerite Van Eeden, Sean-Marco Vorster, Kenley Swart, Pietie Beyers, Amalia Uys, Fiona RamsayRomanceAfrikaans, English

See also

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