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This week Spotlight is packed with blockbuster action, edge-of-your-seat thrills and proudly South African storytelling on the big screen.
Our friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man swings back into action in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the latest Marvel adventure sees Peter Parker facing his toughest challenge yet as he fights to protect New York from a powerful new threat. Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Jon Bernthal, the film delivers spectacular action and plenty of heart and is on at cinemas, IMAX, 4DX, D-BOX and Screen X. Spotlight joined fans on the red carpet at the South African premiere.
Russell Crowe leads the all-star cast of The Get Out, a gripping neo-noir crime thriller directed by Derrick Borte. A nightclub owner on the verge of retirement finds himself caught in a dangerous web of cartel bosses, ruthless criminals and unlikely allies after a robbery spirals out of control. At cinemas and also starring Luke Evans, Aaron Paul, Nina Dobrev and Teresa Palmer, the film is packed with action, dark humour and unexpected twists.
Fresh from earning international recognition at the Berlin International Film Festival, Black Burns Fast is bringing a powerful new voice to South African cinema. Written and directed by Sandulela Asanda, the moving coming-of-age drama follows scholarship student Luthando as she navigates friendship, identity and family expectations after forming an unexpected bond with a new classmate. Spotlight caught up with the cast to find out more about the acclaimed local production.
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