‘Barakat’ is a “warm and fuzzy” local comedy drama from writer-director Amy Jephta, whose writing credits include ‘Ellen: Die storie van Ellen Pakkies’, ‘Trackers’ and ‘Skemerdans’.
‘New Material’ is the long-awaited sequel to ‘Material’, a local comedy drama gem that established Riaad Moosa as a doctor, comedian and actor. Loosely based on his life story, biographical elements filter into the plot as the son of a material shop owner in Fordsburg tries to keep his secret life’s ambition to be a stand up comedian from his father, who expects him to take over the family business.
Performing at a local festival aimed at putting Islam in a good light, comedian Joey Rasdien went a little too far and was booed off stage.
Material is one of the smartest, most heartwarming movies to originate from South Africa, telling the story of a young Muslim man whose love for stand-up comedy leads to conflict when his father expects him to take over the family business. You will love it!