The Umbrella Men
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| Directed by | John Barker |
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| Cinematography | Motheo Moeng |
| Edited by | Saki Bergh |
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Running time | 117 minutes |
| Country | South Africa |
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The Umbrella Men is a 2022 South African crime comedy film directed by John Barker. It was released through eVOD in South Africa on 14 June 2022.[1] It screened at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) that September, where it competed in the Contemporary World Cinema category.[2] It was awarded Best Film at London's Film Africa Fest.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Jaques de Silva as Jerome Adams
- Shamilla Miller as Keisha
- Keenan Arrison as Mortimer
- Bronté Snell as Mila
- Abduragman Adams as Tariq Cupido
- Omar Adams as Uncle Percy
- Irshaad Ally as the General
- June van Merch as Aunty Valerie
- Kagiso Lediga as Tendeka
- Joey Yusuf Rasdien as Tiger
- Dann Jaques Mouton as Loukman
Production
[edit]John Barker first came up with the concept for The Umbrella Men over 10 years before the film would eventually be made into feature length. Set in Bo-Kaap, principal photography took place on location in Cape Town.[4]
The sequel, The Umbrella Men: Escape From Robben Island in 2024.[5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ Dercksen, Daniel (17 June 2022). "#OnTheBigScreen: The Umbrella Men, Lightyear, Last Seen Alive and The Artist's Wife". BizCommunity. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "From the Bo-Kaap to Toronto: 'The Umbrella Men' strikes a chord in Canada". Times Live. 18 September 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "John Barker's THE UMBRELLA MEN Premieres TONIGHT At The Ritzy Picturehouse As Part Of The Film Africa Programme". The Fan Carpet. 29 October 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ Kraft, Tim (9 September 2022). "TIFF 2022 Exclusive: The Umbrella Men Director and Cast on Making a Caper Heist Comedy". Movieweb. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ Partner, T. M. O. (15 April 2024). "The Umbrella Men are back for more hijinks". The Media Online. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ Vourlias, Christopher (2 March 2024). "South Africa's Screen Industries Face 'Beautiful,' 'Chaotic' Period of Transformation, Reinvention Three Decades After End of Apartheid". Variety. Retrieved 8 November 2024.