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 9 March 2018, by United International Pictures and Ster-Kinekor.[4] The film was available to stream worldwide on 18 May 2018, by Netflix.[5][6]
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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 |
Plot
editThe 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
edit- 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
editThe 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 died in 2017.[8]
Release
editThe film premiered at the 2017 Los Angeles Film Festival on 18 June 2017.[9] The film was released on 9 March 2018 in South Africa.[10][4][11] On 18 May 2018, the film was available to stream worldwide on Netflix.[12]
Reception
editThe 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
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h Stidhum, Tonja (19 June 2017). "LAFF 2017: 'Catching Feelings' Starring Pearl Thusi Navigates the Journey of Sex, Marriage, & Love". The South African. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ Panyane, Masego (4 March 2018). "Catching Feelings : Local film tackles trust, race & relationships". Independent Online. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ "Catching Feelings". Diprente Films. Archived from the original on 6 September 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ^ a b Mambana, Duenna (6 March 2018). "Upcoming South African Movies You Don't Want To Miss". The Huffington Post South Africa. Archived from the original on 6 March 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ a b Andersen, Nic (6 June 2018). "What's new on Netflix South Africa in June?". The South African. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- ^ Walker, Ander (16 April 2018). "Catching Feelings is debuting globally on Netflix in May". Memeburn. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- ^ "Movie Preview: Catching Feelings with Kagiso Lediga". YouTube. 2 March 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ Leletu, Gxuluwe (28 February 2017). "SA film-maker killed in accident". IOL News. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
- ^ Obenson, Tambay (12 June 2017). "Exclusive Poster Art for Los Angeles Film Festival-Bound Dark Comedy. 'Catching Feelings'". Shadow and Act. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ Andersen, Nic (28 February 2018). "Catching Feelings: South African release date, cast and latest trailer". The South African. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ Cele, Nomali (9 March 2018). "Everyone is Catching Feelings — An interview with Kagiso Lediga". Kaya FM. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
- ^ Cagle, Tess (22 May 2018). "'Catching Feelings' ain't your typical Netflix rom-com". Daily Dot. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
- ^ "Catching Feelings". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ Langa, Phumlani S. "City Press Review: We caught feelings". Channel. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
