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Festival to celebrate documentaries that promote change

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May 17, 2025

THE Encounters South African International Documentary Festival is making a highly anticipated return to Cape Town and Johannesburg from June 19-29, showcasing an impressive selection of over 60 documentaries from more than 40 countries.

- ANITA NKONKI

Marking its 27th edition, festival manager Tarha McKenzie says the festival continues to be a vital platform for film-makers and audiences, providing a platform for stories that challenge authority, champion social justice, and explore the complexities of the human experience.

McKenzie emphasised the unique strength of Encounters stating, “Its strength lies in not imposing a fixed theme, but rather in allowing the themes to emerge organically from the films selected. In this way, the festival keeps its finger on the pulse, attuned to global trends and urgent contemporary issues.

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