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]

The sequel, in 2024.[5] [6]

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.
  5. Web site: Partner . T. M. O. . 2024-04-15 . The Umbrella Men are back for more hijinks . 2024-11-08 . The Media Online . en-US.
  6. Web site: Vourlias . Christopher . 2024-03-02 . South Africa’s Screen Industries Face ‘Beautiful,’ ‘Chaotic’ Period of Transformation, Reinvention Three Decades After End of Apartheid . 2024-11-08 . Variety . en-US.

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