{"id":43872,"date":"2025-02-04T06:01:14","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T04:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/premiere-screening-of-cape-flats-inspired-anti-apartheid-film-at-artscape-theatre-20250204\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T23:40:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T21:40:22","slug":"premiere-screening-of-cape-flats-inspired-anti-apartheid-film-at-artscape-theatre-20250204","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/premiere-screening-of-cape-flats-inspired-anti-apartheid-film-at-artscape-theatre-20250204\/","title":{"rendered":"Premiere screening of Cape Flats-inspired anti-apartheid film at Artscape Theatre"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Locals can get a first look at <em>Athlone \u201885 <\/em>\u2013 a captivating film that tells the story of a student\u2019s rebellious actions during the 1985 anti-apartheid uprising on the Cape Flats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The film is inspired by true-life events. A premiere screening of the film will be held at the Artscape Theatre on Thursday 20 February 19:50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The production is from the Bridgetown Theatre Company (BTC) in collaboration with Gemini Twins Films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It follows the successful screening of TV series <em>Melody<\/em>, on SABC2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"Middle\" id=\"embed_1192b222\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/12664\/27c845fea86d4364b6cfe30135e31354.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3a11a8a0084645db85969fb83e8f7fad.jpg\" title=\"A scene of the riots from the movie.\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">A scene of the riots from the movie.<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The cast, made up of Celeste Williams, Zoey Daniels, Brandon Mack, Vincent P Nel, Riedwaan Damon and Suaad Herman were all part of an open call auditions in June 2023. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Director of photography is Jay Marias. It is produced by Jamiel Philander and written and directed by Theo E Davids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zelda Hintsa, marketing manager for BTC, said at the time that open call auditions produced great talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Blockquote\" data-pos=\"Middle\" id=\"embed_4b3cf9f2\">\n<div class=\"text\">\u201cWe happily discovered when producing the TV drama series Melody and the feature film, that through conducting open auditions in the communities we serve, instead of asking casting agents to provide actors, that there are many highly talented, untapped actors in our communities.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Four main roles, six supporting roles and 180 extras were cast from the more than 300 locals from the Cape Flats areas who auditioned on the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The screening of the film was made possible through the help and generous support from the Artscape CEO Marlene Le Roux and its board of governors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This 100 minutes film is the pilot episode of the Athlone\u201985 TV drama series that will consist of six episodes of 48 minutes. This series will go into production later this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The screening will also be an opportunity for audience and communities to participate in a charitable activity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Donations of non perishable food and clothing items will be accepted at the screening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These items will be distributed to destitute and needy families and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set on the Cape Flats, the film portrays relatable struggles that resonate with a modern audience, making it entertaining and educational to a global audience. 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