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INTERVIEW: STEFAN ENSLIN TALKS ABOUT HIS TWO SAFTA-NOMINATED DOCUMENTARIES

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Stefan Enslin is a renowned South African filmmaker who has been nominated for not one but two prestigious South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs). We’ll explore his incredible journey from theology to urban planning and his evolution into a celebrated storyteller through film. He shares the inspiration behind his two nominated documentaries, “War Dogs and I” and “Against All Odds: The Alwyn Uys Story,” both of which touch on themes of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
22 Oct 2023 English South Africa Arts · Music

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