My Father the Mover
New York Premiere

My Father the Mover

2020 Official Selection: Shorts
Short | South Africa | 12 MINUTES | English, Xhosa | English subtitles
Dance, Drama, Music

African electronic Gqom beats motivate kids in the township of Khayelitsha, South Africa to jive through their hardship and find their superpowers.



Playing in: Rhythm of Life

Cast & Credits
Directed by
Julia Jansch

Julia Jansch is a South African filmmaker based in New York. She began her career in development, working for FremantleMedia and RadicalMedia. Her short films premiered at festivals around the world, and she is currently writing her first feature. Julia has degrees from Oxford and a filmmaking diploma from NYFA.

Director
Julia Jansch
Producer
Julia Jansch, Mandilakhe Yengo
Screenwriter
Julia Jansch
Cinematographer
Ross Hillier
Editor
Tricia Holmes
Composer
James Matthes
Executive Producer
Julia Jansch, James Matthes
Key Cast
Stoan Galela, Alatha Galela
Color Grade
Tom Poole
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