International Program 2
INT 2
Alive & Kicking: The Soccer Grannies of South Africa
Lara-Ann de Wet/19:39/USA, South Africa/Documentary/2016
Filmed in the heart of Limpopo, the village grannies “Vhakegula Vhakegula” lace up their soccer boots and start kicking their way through centuries of taboos. They play serious soccer then break into laughter and song as they wage a singular fight for a decent life, true health and a snatch at joy in a brutal world.
Doc NYC Film Festival 2015 - Jury Prize “Spirited Storytelling” (America)
Seattle Int Film Fest 2016 - Golden Space Needle Award/Audience Award Best Short Film (America)
Seattle Int Film Fest 2016 - Golden Space Needle Award/Audience Award Best Short Film (America)
Director : Lara-Ann de Wet
A documentary filmmaker from South Africa currently living in Brooklyn, New York. Lara-ann graduated from The New York Film Academy in Sep 2015. Whilst currently working as a video editor in New York, she plans to continue directing and telling stories that will shine a light on African culture and/or stories that inspire social change.
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