Local film 'Back Of The Moon' to premiere at 2019 Durban International Film Festival

Local film 'Back Of The Moon' to premiere at 2019 Durban International Film Festival

The cast of 'Back Of The Moon' joined Thandolwethu in studio to chat about the film ahead of its premiere at the Durban International Film Festival.

'Back of the Moon' trailer / Facebook
'Back of the Moon' trailer / Facebook

Listen to Thandolwethu chat to the cast of 'Back Of The Moon' or read below:

The 40th edition of the Durban International Film Festival is underway, with 150 films, documentaries, and short films from around the world set to be showcased. 

One of the most anticipated films showing at the event this year is 'Back Of The Moon', written and directed by Angus Gibson, the creator of shows such as 'Yizo Yizo', 'Isibaya', and 'Zone 14'. 

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In 1958, set in Sophiatown on the eve of his home being demolished by apartheid police, Badman, a notorious gangster, decides to fight them to the death. Then Eve, a gorgeous singer, is thrust into his orbit. On the last day of his life, Badman finds something worth living for.

Watch the trailer below:

Gibson, as well as the man who plays Badman - Richard Lunkunku, joined us in studio on Friday to chat about the challenging moments of this film, how we can get tickets to see it, and whether it will be released on the big screen or not. 

This and more in the podcast. Listen above to get the inside story.

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