Minister praises SA film: Layla Fourie
Minister of Arts and Culture, Mr. Paul Mashatile has congratulated cast and production companies, involved in the making of Layla Fourie
Minister of Arts and Culture, Mr. Paul Mashatile has congratulated cast and production companies, involved in the making of Layla Fourie
Minister of Arts and Culture, Mr. Paul Mashatile has congratulated cast and production companies, involved in the making of Layla Fourie
The film secured an award at the prestigious, Berlinale International Film Festival.
It played in Main Competition at the Berlinale International Film Festival, where it won a Jure Special Mention Award, last weekend.
"We are proud of this achievement. South Africa has so many stories to share with the world, we are encouraged that our creative talents, both film makers and actors in this case, are giving voice to these tales and doing so to such acclaim," said Mashatile.
This multi-country co-production, led by prolific German producer, Pandora Film Produktion, is co-produced by Dv8 Films and Spier Films of South Africa.
"Through the National Film and Video Foundation and as we implement the Mzansi Golden Economy strategy, we will continue to strengthen the support we are offering to local film productions; ensuring that more of our stories are shared with local and international audiences. Its through these efforts that we hope to create more jobs, and enhance skills within this crucial sector," Mashatile added.
Layla Fourie is due for release in South Africa in July 2013.
Report by Jacatainment.