Silwerskerm Festival: ‘Trilstraat’ explores unexpected challenges
As the 14th kykNET Silwerskerm Festival gets underway in Cape Town on 19 August, audiences are set to encounter a compelling mix of South African stories, with Carla Smith’s short film Trilstraat offering an intimate look at relationships, gender roles…
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Rooi van aard premieres at Silwerskerm Festival
Niël Coetzee’s short doccie 'Rooi van aard' turns the spotlight on red hair ahead of its screening at the 14th kykNET Silwerskerm Festival.
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Michelle le Roux talks about her short film, Twee persent
Twee persent is a stylish Afrikaans short film from Michelle le Roux and Heinrich Laubscher, which won big at the kykNET Silwerskerm Awards.
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Three legends to be honoured at this year’s Silwerskermfees
The 14th Silwerskerm Festival 2026 will honour South African legends Koos Roets, Ivan Abrahams and Willie Esterhuizen for their careers.
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Silas en die Ysbeer op Tafelberg brings family magic to Silwerskerm
Silas en die Ysbeer op Tafelberg makes its festival debut at kykNET Silwerskerm, bringing an Afrikaans family story to the big screen.
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Nico Scheepers on his feature film Landmyn
Nico Scheepers discusses Landmyn, his powerful new feature-film drama that swept the awards at the 2026 Silwerskermfees.
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