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Mother City (112 mins, 13 LPV) is a compelling documentary directed by Miki Redelinghuys and Pearlie Joubert, which premiered at Encounters 2024. Presented in English, the film offers a deeply human, often heart-breaking, and occasionally humorous look at the global politics of urbanism.
Set against South Africa's celebration of three decades of democracy, Mother City reveals the persistent fault lines in land and ownership that successive governments have failed to address. Cape Town, known as the Mother City, is the backdrop for this narrative documentary, which follows activist Nkosikhona Swartbooi in his battle against government and property developers in one of the world’s most unequal cities.
Tickets for Mother City can be purchased through The Labia Theatre's box office or their website. For more information on showtimes and ticket availability, visit The Labia Theatre's website.
