Of Good Report, Cape Town Premiere

Thu Sep 26, 18:00 - Fri Sep 27, 22:00

Past Event

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The movie that the Film and Publication Board didn't want us to see is now unbanned and ready to be publicly screened for the first time…

 Amidst a veritable storm of recent controversy and sensationalist media coverage, Short & Sweet is privileged to announce that we’ve secured exclusive rights to screen the latest film from established South African Director, Jahmil XT Qubeka…

After engaging in an illicit affair with one of his pupils, English teacher Parker Sithole spirals into an abyss of obsession that eventually turns to murder. A cinephile's passionate homage to classic film noir, Of Good Report is an evocative yet humorous story about a demented teacher's attempt to get away with the murder of a teenage beauty queen. The film is a serial killer origins story about how a social misfit turns into an inadequate man hell-bent on satisfying his shameful lust. It is Little Red Riding Hood, told from the wolf's perspective…

The Old German Club, situated in the heart of Cape Town, will set the scene for two consecutive nights of sensory enchantment in an old world theatre rich and resplendent in the glamour of a bygone cinematic age…Expect the customarliy sumptous Short&Sweet experience, comprising three bars, comprehensive seating, a high definition projector, craft beer, popcorn and a gourmet coffee stand. Engage in an electric social atmosphere in which the interested and the interesting congregate to network, share ideas and celebrate cinema…

 ‘After all the controversy surrounding the film Of Good Report - banned on the grounds that it contained child pornography, then unbanned after an appeal by the filmmakers - the actual product turns out to be one of the most original, darkly humorous and brilliant films to have been made in post-apartheid South Africa.’ - Timeslive

Screening dates: Thursday 26 & Friday 27 September
Screening times: doors open at 5pm, Film starts at 7:30pm
Venue: The Old German Club (corner Hope Street & Roodehek Terrace, Gardens)
Online ticket sales: quicket