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 and Ster-Kinekor |
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Running time | 124 minutes |
| Country | South Africa |
| Language | English |
Catching Feelings is a 2017 South African romantic drama film directed and written by Kagiso Lediga. It stars Kagiso Lediga, Pearl Thusi, Andrew Buckland, Akin Omotoso, Precious Makgaretsa, Kate Liquorish and Tessa Jubber.[1][2] The film was released on March 9, 2018, by United International Pictures and Ster-Kinekor.[3]
Plot
The film follows 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.
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.[4] The film is dedicated in memory of John Volmink, a South African filmmaker who passed away in 2017.[5]
Release
The film premiered at the 2017 Los Angeles Film Festival on June 18, 2017.[6] The film was released on March 9, 2018 in South Africa.[7][3][8] On May 18, 2018, the film was released on Netflix in various countries.[9]
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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.