South Africa has a rich history of film, with many talented directors contributing to the industry over the years.
Here are ten of the best movie directors in South Africa:
Gavin Hood
Hood is a well-known South African director who has gained international acclaim for his work. His films include “Tsotsi,” which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and “Ender’s Game.”
Neill Blomkamp
Blomkamp is a science fiction director who has directed several successful films, including “District 9” and “Chappie.”
Jann Turner
Turner is a female director known for her work in drama and comedy. Some of her notable films include “White Wedding” and “The Hangman.”
Darrell James Roodt
Roodt is a director and screenwriter who has worked on numerous films, including “Cry, the Beloved Country” and “Yesterday.”
Anant Singh
Singh is a prolific South African filmmaker who has produced and directed numerous award-winning films, including “Cry, the Beloved Country” and “The Wooden Camera.”
Justin Chadwick –
Chadwick is a British-South African director who has directed several critically acclaimed films, including “The First Grader” and “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.”
Oliver Hermanus
Hermanus is a South African filmmaker known for his powerful and thought-provoking films, including “Shirley Adams” and “The Endless River.”
Jenna Bass
Bass is a female filmmaker who has directed several successful films, including “Love the One You Love” and “Hector and the Search for Happiness.”
Arianna del Buono
del Buono is a director and screenwriter known for her work in documentary film.
Some of her notable films include “The Art of Flying” and “My Life Without Me.”
Khalo Matabane
Matabane is a director and writer who has directed several award-winning films, including “Conversations on a Sunday Afternoon” and “Nelson Mandela: The Myth and Me.”
These directors have made a significant contribution to the South African film industry and have gained recognition both nationally and internationally for their work.
Their films cover a wide range of genres and themes, showcasing the diversity and talent of South African cinema.