New film ‘Cut-Out Girls’ showcases the uncomfortable subject of date rape
This young cast inspires, empowers, and questions about the need for change in the ground-breaking ‘Cut-Out Girls’.
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The team sat down with the producer and cast from this homegrown movie. The movie was shot in and around Cape Town and it tells the story of the subject of date rape and the effect that it has on both survivors and perpetrators.
‘Cut-Out Girls’ tells the story of how six young women’s lives that are altered by the actions of two aspiring sportsmen. Kevin and Mike are trying to get ahead in the competitive world of tennis. When one of them discovers a dangerous key that can unlock their potential, things get out of hand. Their worlds become intertwined and spiral out of control. A small series of seemingly insignificant moments weave together with devastating consequences. The film delves deep into the notion that in every moment a choice exists.
The new film by writer and director Nicola Hanekom, interrogates the reality of how young women’s lives are irreversibly impacted by the actions of men who are often known to them. It’s a brave and unique production that showcases some of the country’s best new talent, as well as Hanekom’s own directorial skills.
The movie was developed using a cast of young actors that Hanekom and producer Grant Swanby, himself a well-known actor, coached at film acting academy, Act Cape Town.
“The special bond that was formed between the cast members, coupled with the visceral response to the play, encouraged me to develop the script into a full-length feature film,” says Hanekom.
“The cast is young and fresh and multi-talented. For example, Ashleigh van der Hoven is a skilled boxer as well as an actress; Atlanta Johnson is also model and dancer; Meghan Oberholzer is a former classical ballet dancer; Keziah Gabriel is a director and teacher and Joel Rosenblatt has trained in improvisation.”
‘Cut-Out Girls’ is distributed in South Africa by Indigenous Film Distribution. It releases nationwide on 22 November 2019.
Indigenous Film Distribution: www.indigenousfilm.co.za
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