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Review Die Kwiksilwers is a lighthearted comedy for the whole family. Directed by Jordy Sank, who also co-wrote the script with Gabriella Blumberg and Marista van Eeden, the film was produced by Sank and Blumberg. The story follows Elsabé Marais (brilliantly portrayed...

Die Dekonstruksie van Retta Blom – “Ek sien ’n blom.”

Review "Ek sien ’n blom." This quote, from the long-awaited film, based on Zelda Bezuidenhout’s beloved novel describes how the main character, Retta Blom, may be insecure about herself in her late fourties, but others see her potential to bloom. Die Dekonstruksie van...

Bioskoop Turns Ten Years Old

A Decade of Bioskoop The idea for Bioskoop emerged at the end of 2014 after I could no longer work as a pilot due to medical reasons. After trying my hand at a few different fields, I realised I needed to focus on something I was passionate about. Aside from flying,...

Homecoming – An African Christmas Story is brimming with nostalgia and Eastern Cape landscapes.

Review Homecoming: An African Christmas Story already pays tribute with its title to the film that served as its inspiration, namely The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (1971). The latter film was specially produced for television and released in the USA. It was so...

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Sisters on a Slow Tour: Sweet, but Without a Kick

May 26, 2025 | Reviews

Read our in-depth review of Die Kwiksilwers (2024), a heartwarming Afrikaans comedy about four elderly women on a Karoo road trip. Directed by Jordy Sank, this feel-good film explores friendship, freedom, and ageing with charm and local flair.