Screen Mapantsula

Manpantsula is set during demonstrations in apartheid-era South Africa, police arrest not only activists but also Panic, a “mapantsula” or petty gangster. While a cop tries to get him to make incriminating statements, we learn in flashbacks how Panic got caught up in the township riots. In April 2024, cinemas across the country will be presenting this classic South African film as part of a nationwide tour of the film as part of the 30 year anniversary of South African freedom, and your community cinema can also take part!

Booking information

Email: bookings@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk
Release date: 1 April 2024
Terms: 35% vs £100 minimum guarantee (plus print transport fees)
Available formats: DCP and Blu-ray

Presented by Mosa Mpetha of Cinema Africa! and Tatenda Jamera of Maona Art

Supported by Independent Cinema Office and What The Hero Wants. Funded by BFI Audience Projects Fund

Contacts

Marketing queries: Sami Abdul-Razzak, sami.abdul-razzak@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk
DCP queries: Daniel Horseman, daniel.horseman@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk
Booking enquiries: bookings@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk
Partnership enquiries: Mosa Mpetha, mosa@hpph.co.uk; Tatenda Jamera, tatenda@maona.art