Catching Feelings (film)
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| Directed by | Kagiso Lediga |
| Written by | Kagiso Lediga |
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| Cinematography | Motheo Moeng |
| Edited by | Khulekani Zondi |
| Music by | Bokani Dyer |
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| Distributed by | UIP South Africa Ster-Kinekor Netflix (International) |
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Running time | 124 minutes |
| Country | South Africa |
| Language | English |
Catching Feelings is a 2017 South African romantic drama film written, co-produced and directed by Kagiso Lediga. It stars Lediga, Pearl Thusi, Andrew Buckland, Akin Omotoso, Precious Makgaretsa, Kate Liquorish, Tessa Jubber and Loyiso Gola.[1][2][3] The film was released on March 9, 2018, by United International Pictures and Ster-Kinekor.[4] The film was available to stream worldwide on May 18, 2018, by Netflix.[5][6]
Plot
The film follows the story of an "urbane young academic and his beautiful wife, as their lives get turned upside down when a celebrated and hedonistic older writer moves into their Johannesburg home with them".[5]
Cast
- Kagiso Lediga as Max Matsane[1]
- Pearl Thusi as Samkelo[1]
- Akin Omotoso as Joel[1]
- Precious Makgaretsa as Lazola Yoko[1]
- Andrew Buckland as Heiner Miller[1]
- Zandile Tisani as Kabelo
- Kate Liquorish as Tabitha[1]
- Tyson Cross as Miles
- Tessa Jubber as Nicole[1]
- Loyiso Gola as Zweli
Production
The film was shot in Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2016.[7] It is dedicated to the memory of John Volmink, a South African filmmaker who passed away in 2017.[8]
Release
The film premiered at the 2017 Los Angeles Film Festival on June 18, 2017.[9] The film was released on March 9, 2018 in South Africa.[10][4][11] On May 18, 2018, the film was available to stream worldwide on Netflix.[12]
Reception
The film has received favorable reviews from critics. On the review aggregator website, Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 100% based on 7 reviews, with a weighted average of 7.25/10.[13]
Film critic Phumlani S. Langa of City Press South Africa gave the film four stars out of five, saying "Lediga and Thusi both deliver solid performances in this classy and stylish production. This is probably my favourite Thusi pic. [It] plays a little like a personal classic, [Woody Allen's] Midnight in Paris, without the fantasy aspect. Honestly, it's local and lekker."[14]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Stidhum, Tonja (June 19, 2017). "LAFF 2017: 'Catching Feelings' Starring Pearl Thusi Navigates the Journey of Sex, Marriage, & Love". The South African. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ Panyane, Masego (March 4, 2018). "Catching Feelings : Local film tackles trust, race & relationships". Independent Online. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Catching Feelings". Diprente Films. Retrieved 2020-08-27.
- ^ a b Mambana, Duenna (March 6, 2018). "Upcoming South African Movies You Don't Want To Miss". The Huffington Post South Africa. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ a b Andersen, Nic (June 6, 2018). "What's new on Netflix South Africa in June?". The South African. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
- ^ Walker, Ander (April 16, 2018). "Catching Feelings is debuting globally on Netflix in May". Memeburn. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
- ^ "Movie Preview: Catching Feelings with Kagiso Lediga". YouTube. March 2, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ Leletu, Gxuluwe (February 28, 2017). "SA film-maker killed in accident". IOL News. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
- ^ Obenson, Tambay (June 12, 2017). "Exclusive Poster Art for Los Angeles Film Festival-Bound Dark Comedy. 'Catching Feelings'". Shadow and Act. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ Andersen, Nic (February 28, 2018). "Catching Feelings: South African release date, cast and latest trailer". The South African. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ Cele, Nomali (March 9, 2018). "Everyone is Catching Feelings — An interview with Kagiso Lediga". Kaya FM. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
- ^ Cagle, Tess (May 22, 2018). "'Catching Feelings' ain't your typical Netflix rom-com". Daily Dot. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
- ^ "Catching Feelings". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
- ^ Langa, Phumlani S. "City Press Review: We caught feelings". Channel. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
