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]
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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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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
editJohn 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.