The Umbrella Men Explained

Director:	John Barker
Cinematography:	Motheo Moeng
Editing:	Saki Bergh
Runtime:	117 minutes
Country:	South Africa

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]

Production

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]

Notes and References

1. Web site:
   1. OnTheBigScreen: The Umbrella Men, Lightyear, Last Seen Alive and The Artist's Wife
   . BizCommunity. Daniel. Dercksen. 17 June 2022. 24 January 2023.
2. From the Bo-Kaap to Toronto: 'The Umbrella Men' strikes a chord in Canada. Times Live. 18 September 2022. 24 January 2023.
3. Web site: 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. 24 January 2023.
4. Web site: TIFF 2022 Exclusive: The Umbrella Men Director and Cast on Making a Caper Heist Comedy. Movieweb. Tim. Kraft. 9 September 2022. 24 January 2023.