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Friday, February 10, 2023

10 Java Games Now Downloadable On Android Devices Without Emulator Part 1

Here at Insidus Games, we look at ways to be diverse well as incorporating a both of nostalgic which is what we feel the brand is about. As we're close to celebrating our first birthday we thought of compiling a list of games to browse on our site.

Java was we know all it is technically dead I wouldn't say it was as relevant in my upbringing but it came at a time where they were plenty of alternatives Xbox, PlayStation, Wii and various others.

Here we are taking a trip down memory lane with the 10 java games you can download on Android without an emulator.

1. Johnny Bravo: Big Babe Adventure

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Most popular game so far on Insidus Games, based on the Hanna-Barbera and Cartoon Network animated series, Big Babe Adventure starts, rather typically, with Johnny seeking out women at a chick-flick so he can find one in tears that will fall into his arms but the plan backfires when they’re all kidnapped and taken to a secret laboratory where an Evil Scientist hopes to extract their youth and vitality and use it for himself.

2. Adventure Time: Heroes Of Ooo

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Also residing within the Cartoon Network tile is Adventure Time, Ice King kidnaps 4 princesses and locks them up in different dungeons and Finn (not Jake) is tasked to rescue all these princesses, fight enemies and collect treasure to unlock more upgrades.

3. Diamond Twister

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The classic puzzle game was a star attraction to the Gameloft universe of Java. Firstly, this game comes with a storyline something you don't find a 3 match game another has to do with the designs and puzzles I remember Time Mode and another where you got limited jewels and needed to match that all in all someone revived it in the android universe.

4. Rollercoaster Revolution: 99 Tracks

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Hold on for 99 tracks of high-speed fun with up to 5 power-ups, ghost race multiplayer mode and more! Experience tracks that’ll thrill you at every turn - including elements like water splash, cave tunnel and falling tracks. Get ready for the thrills and spills of huge jumps, loops and drops in a rollercoaster game like no other!

5. Tom And Jerry: Mouse

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Residing within Warner Bros., this is typically cat and mouse duo where gamers have to collect 4 cheese wheels to advance to the next stage. As you play, the levels get longer and longer in duration. If there's one thing I'd like to add this game can be helpful particularly for that but congrats on the theme.

6. Asphalt 3: Street Rules

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The third installment to the Java's Asphalt franchise for Gameloft, gamers will have to race through different cities and often need to complete a variety of tasks and if you win more cities and tracks are unlocked. You even get an option to unlock more cars and features.

7. Planet 51: On The Run

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Based on the film Planet 51, you take on the role of Spaceman Chuck and alien sidekick Lem who have find a spaceship in order to take the fellow Astronaut home. The film wasn't my most favourite around and out same goes for the game particularly for its design layout.

8. Doodle Jump

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In this lightweight version, players are required to jump for as long as possible on top of sourcing out the highest score. You can even customise the background of the game. If you're running low on space then this is for you.

9. Ben 10: Vengeance Of Vilgax

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Basically a duplicate to Secrets Of The Omnitrix, the player falls in the shoes of Ben who would have to face off against different enemies and bosses with the help of the Omnitrix which can turn you into 3 aliens. The gameplay kind of seems glitchy with the designs as opposed to the first installment.

10. Monster's University

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Embark on a roaring adventure with Mike and Sulley before the two were the best of friends. Show off your Scarer skills on the Monsters University campus! Journey through 10 levels across 5 competitive environments! Scream with laughter as you discover tons of misfit characters, items, and bonuses to unlock in each monstrous situation!

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

What To Expect On Cartoonito Channel When It Rolls Out Across Africa Later In March On Boomerang? (Drafted Version)

Cartoonito is the latest preschool destination expected to rollout on channel 302 through the DStv platform from March 25th offering younger viewers and their families beautiful, meaningful, educational, and visually stunning music fare content.

It makes up a part of Boomerang with shows like Masha And The Bear, Grizzy And The Lemmings and Moley. Although, some details about the brand have yet to be finalised, below is a list of reported content for the channel from next month:

Regular Nick:
- Cartoonito to get a dedicated channel in France
- Da Vinci Kids plans co-viewing future
- PBS Kids has yet to rollout the new logo in other countries
- Disney renews 3 adult animated series through 2025

- Bugs Bunny Builders (New Show): Pauleen Penguin hires The Looney Builders to build her a home in Looneyburg but Lola discovers they got the design wrong. Tweety leads The Looney Builders in building a new merry-go-round at the park.

- Batwheels (New Show): Bam, Redbird, Bibi, Batwing, and Buff are thrust into hijinks and action as they learn important lessons about teamwork, friendship, and so much more while helping Batman, Robin, and Batgirl defend Gotham.

- Rabbids Invasion: Mission To Mars (Movie Debut): Rabbids are on the mission of a lifetime to Mars. It's up to them to come together and stop the galaxy's newest threat.

IT'S OFFICIAL: Boomerang Becomes The First Channel To Exit The DStv Platform In 2023, To Be Replaced By Cartoonito Later In March Across Africa

Boomerang (DStv 302), the family oriented kid friendly brand owned by Warner Bros. Discovery is set to rebrand into Cartoonito by March 25th marking the end to another one of the company's longest running channels in the market behind Cartoon Network.

Boomerang launched in the African market back in 2005 as TCM type channel featuring shows from Hanna-Barbera Studios, Cartoon Network and Warner Bros. Animation including Wacky Races, The Flintstones, Yogi Bear, The Addams Family and Tiny Toons Adventures.

Over the years, this format was phased out as Warner Bros. Discovery was going for a more modern approach with shows like Zig & Sharko, Mr. Bean, Masha And The Bear, Grizzy And The Lemmings, The Garfield Show and My Little Pony: Pony Life.

In an interview with Warner Bros. Discovery it was confirmed that they'd be taking the Boomerang DNA and turning it into a full fledged Cartoonito family offering to include younger viewers and their families, giving them beautiful, meaningful, educational, and visually stunning music fare content.

Some of the content expected to rollout on this new version of the channel include Batwheels, Interstellar Ella, Bugs Bunny Builders and Spookies.

Warner Bros. Discovery is set to be phasing out several Boomerang channels across EMEA region within the same month as Africa marking the end of an era to a level of children's programming and also the beginning of something new being Cartoonito.

More details regarding the matter are expected to be unveiled soon and although Boomerang is being phased out a portion of content will be retained by Cartoonito while others like Looney Tunes Cartoons will likely be transmitted on Cartoon Network.

As of right now, Boomerang is adjusting their offering ahead of the rebrand to Cartoonito.

DStv:
- Boomerang might be first channel to exit the DStv platform in 2023
- MultiChoice shares crytpic message about eMedia's 4 channels
- MultiChoice and eMedia Investments gets roasted over load shedding plans
- BBC to close linear channels and move to an internet only digital future

Ultraview Vs. A Regular DStv Platform: A Better Understanding On How To Consume Your Money

For several weeks, eMedia Investments has been briefing audiences about their new pay-tv tier to the Openview platform, Ultraview. A multiverse platform where consumers are given the option of two packages Pride and Spice but both come at a hefty price with some comparing it to the likes of DStv.

Before we give our opinion on the matter let's first look at the basics.

DStv is a pay-tv outlet operated by MultiChoice where consumers get access to over 120 channels ranging from movies, sports, drama series, reality shows, kiddies, music, doccies and movies. It currently ranks as Africa's top player in the pay-tv business.

Ultraview is more of a diverse or cultural outlet by eMedia Investments as of this moment it only has Bollywood and LGBTQ based channels but that doesn't mean you can't find a variety of content if anything only a portion of DStv's lineup can be viewed on these channels.

MultiChoice has been in the market for decades with the DStv bouquet and have been criticized by several consumers for the load of repeats funneled onto their platform, the number of channels that have already been removed and the excessive costs in programming.

During the week, eMedia Investments had gotten a taste of the MultiChoice criticism ahead of Ultraview's rollout and this mainly has to do with the quantity and pricing of the packages as well as the offering in general part of which is deemed offensive to Christians.

For several years, DStv consumers wondered when MultiChoice was planning on unbundling their channels and Ultraview gave a clear reflection when charging consumers either R75p/m or R120p/m for just two channels.

Same goes with the likes of Disney+, Paramount+, Peacock, BritBox and HBO Max where you need about R700p/m or R800p/m to view the best of HBO, Adult Swim, NBC, BBC, ABC and Showtime altogether versus R450p/m with your Compact bouquet.

It goes show the best entertainment doesn't always come in cheap as seen with Ultraview's current offering. In general, it's not about who has more on the table but how productive you make a business.

eMedia Investments:
- SABC+ Vs. eVOD: The Consequence Of Free-To-View Television
- MultiChoice and eMedia Investments plan to combat load shedding get a lot of attention
- Ultraview Pride and Ultraview Indian coming soon to Openview
- Could SABC be unveiling another two channels for Openview Ultra?

To those viewing MultiChoice as a better contender take to account, only a fraction of the actual total of channels are watched by DStv consumers. Sure, it may be cheaper but most of the content in question will likely to date back to 90s/00s if not approachable.

As for Ultraview prior to when it was only Openview, eMedia Investments often sought out brands which gained traction which could be the case for this package the downside has to do with the quantity as that's distracting consumers from Ultraview's potential.

I mean I get it these are M-Net type channels but the moment another brand tags along with the something similar if not the same expect consumers to follow that brand if it means paying less to view that alternative or waiting longer to access a particular show.

In the end, I feel that Ultraview doesn't cater enough to eMedia's current audience as a lot of viewers aren't familiar with this concept they're putting forward as opposed to DStv which has a number of options like AddMovies, DStv Internet, Decoder Insurance etc.

New Series Alert: Zee World To Launch An Additional 3 Shows To The Line-Up, Staying True, Aparajita And Unfortunate Love Season 2

During the week, Zee World, a Bollywood based entertainment channel operated by Zee Entertainment Enterprises has been sourcing more modern content like Radha Mohan now the channel is set to launch an additional two series, Aparajita and Staying True.

Aparajita (also known as Main Hoon Aparajita) follows the titular character who is deserted by her husband Akshay, leaving her alone to fend for her herself and her three daughters. But she rises to meet every challenge so that her daughters can be strong and independent.

It is based on the Telegu drama series Radhamma Kuthuru and stars Shweta Tiwari, Manav Gohil, Anushka Merchande, Dhwani Gori, Shruti Choudhary, Shweta Gulati, Garvita Sadhwani and Amita Khopkar.

Staying True (also known as Iss Mod Se Jaate Hain) follows Paragi an ambitious woman who harbours dreams of becoming an IAS officer. However, she must find a way to do so while her husband and his family are a constant thorn in her flesh.

Everyday Novelas:
- Ana's Revenge coming soon to Telemundo
- Second Chance and Hart Van Goud coming soon to Zee One and eExtra respectively
- Queen Of The Night and How Do I Say This? coming respectively to Timeless Dizi Channel and Zee World
- New Series Alert: eMedia Investments Acquired Broadcasting Rights To Turkish Romcom, Aşk Mantık İntikam

The series is led by Akshita Mudgal, Hitesh Bharadwaj, Richa Bhattacharya, Anindita Sinha, S Ashraf Karim, Himanshu Arora, Sachin Parikh and Jatin Suri.

Just like the already announced Radha Mohan, Aparajita is an ongoing program unless the channel plans to allocate a 30 minute timeslot it won't survive a full 4 months. The other possible ongoing show Aparajita wrapped production in 2022 due to poor viewership.

A date has yet to be confirmed for the following programs but considering the timeframe of these announcements it will likely rollout in the coming weeks or sometime in March.

Also expected to make a return to the channel is the second season of Unfortunate Love another ongoing show in the Zee TV saga.

New Series Alert: Swallow Storm Coming Soon To Timeless Dizi Channel And If Possible A Station Near You

Timeless Dizi Channel, SPI International's most popular general entertainment channel home to content from the land of Istanbul, Turkey and a rival to South Africa's eExtra and kykNET & Kie more baby mama drama with Shallow Storm (Kirlangiç Firtinasi).

Ulfet has become a baby owner out of marriage. The roads are desperately in the middle of leaving her alone. Meanwhile, Kudret's wife is pregnant. Kudret finds a solution to help his sister Nathalie. Kudret, who owns his sister's baby and puts it near his own child, announces that everyone is twin children.

Everyday Novelas:
- Radha Mohan coming soon to Zee World
- Ana's Revenge coming soon to Telemundo
- Queen Of The Night and How Do I Say This? coming respectively to Timeless Dizi Channel and Zee World
- New Series Alert: eMedia Investments Acquired Broadcasting Rights To Turkish Romcom, Aşk Mantık İntikam

It stars Fikret Kuskan, Emel Çölgeçen, Ekin Mert Daymaz, Damla Aslanalp, Ebru Aykaç, Inanç Konukçu, Gün Akinci, Deniz Bolisik, Ozan Osmanpasaoglu and Tülin Ece.

The series was broadcast in 2017 with a total of 7 episodes with a two hour runtime on the only international FOX feed to provide original programming and also home to elites like Wings Of Love, #DisComplicated, Om Elke Draai, Doodsondes and Dokter Ali.

The series is expected to rollout later in the month on various Timeless Dizi Channels internationally. In other developments, it's rival eExtra has picked up three shows Om Elke Draai (already mentioned), Hart Van Goud and Aşk Mantık İntikam.

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

What You Need To Know About The NFL Super Bowl 2023?

It’s finally here. The 2023 American National Football League’s Super Bowl, the 57th annual showdown between the best of the best, will broadcast live, exclusively across Africa on ESPN (Dstv 218, Starsat 248) in the early hours of the morning on Monday 13 February 2023. One of the most anticipated sporting events on the U.S. calendar, the annual championship game, which will see the league’s top franchises competing to hold the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy, will air live at 1:30 AM (CAT) with repeats at 8:00, 17:00 and 22:00 on ESPN2 and at 14:00 on ESPN.

Here are a few things you need to know:

Super Bowl LVII will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona between Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. The Eagles, who’ll be competing in their fifth Super Bowl, will be sporting their home green jerseys, while the Chiefs, who’ll be playing in their fifth Super Bowl, will be in white.

In what some may call an awkward moment, Andy Reid who coaches the Chiefs, was the Eagles head coach from 1999-2012. He will essentially be doing his best to defeat a team he spent over a decade building.

Perhaps even more interesting is the situation mom Donna Kelce finds herself in as the first mother to have two sons play against each other at the Super Bowl. Her younger son Travis plays Chiefs tight end while her son Jason plays centre for the Eagles. She has been spotted wearing a “half-and-half” top ahead of Super Bowl LVII, incorporating the colours of her both of the teams.

DStv Flex:
- Virtual Reality offers a new opportunity for African filmmakers
- Ratings for DStv from December 2022
- Big Cat Sunday this February on National Geographic Wild
- CBS Reality acquired rights to Killer's Caught On Camera

Beyond sport, the Super Bowl is a truly global cultural event, as well-known as for the cutting-edge commercial spots and half time show as it is for the actual game. This year, the half time show will be performed by popular artist Rihanna. The halftime show typically lasts around 15 minutes and is expected to contain an impressive medley of anthems from the nine-time Grammy award-winning artist.

The national anthem will be sung by Chris Stapleton - a country music singer that has 15 Country Music Association and 10-Academy of Country Music Awards in addition to being an Eight-time Grammy. Stapelton follows artists such as Mickey Guyton, Eric Church, Demi Lovato, Gladys Knight and others who have had this honour in the past.

How to tune in to ESPN:

ESPN: DStv 218, Starsat 248
ESPN2: DStv 219, Starsat 249

All times are stated in CAT / SAST.
Schedule subject to change

What To Expect On The Home Channel In March 2023?

Home of the Year (Ireland) (6)
The hugely popular series Home of the Year Ireland is back for a sixth season. Over 8 weeks, 21 homes will compete for the title of Home of the Year. Each week three very different properties will be featured - from restorations, new builds and renovations to re- designed masterpieces. Home of the Year features people who have created their dream homes, showcasing homes located all over Ireland including a lighthouse keepers’ cottage, converted buildings such as a former carriage house and a former shop, re-imagined semi-detached homes, architectural homes, DIY homes, restored period homes and brand new builds. The judges making the tough decisions are experts in the field: design legend Hugh Wallace, interior designer Deirdre Whelan and architect Peter Crowley. Looking for individuality, functionality and clever design, the judges will individually score each of the homes out of 10, the home with the highest combined score in each programme will go through to the final, where the ultimate winner will be crowned.

06 Mar 28 Apr
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Mon 11:00 Tue 15:00 Thu 19:00 Fri 22:30

Real Health (16)
In an age where we lead faster, more complex and highly demanding lives, now, more than ever, we need to be taking care of our health. Prevention, they say, is better than cure, and on Real Health, we aim to give you the knowledge and insights to make the right choices to keep you healthy, both physically, mentally and spiritually. Each week, wellness enthusiast, Michael Porter chats to a variety of guests from the world of holistic health to find out more about quality lifestyle, nutrition, movement, and mental and spiritual wellness. Together they will be discussing what we need to consider when it comes to maintaining good health, from the actions that we can, and should, be taking, to the risks that we face as well as the solutions to overcoming lifestyle and health issues. Michael talks to integrative medical practitioners, life and wellness coaches, nutritionists, therapists, and experts from an array of other disciplines who have the expertise and knowledge that will support your wellness journey. This is not just about fixing what is broken, but about empowering you, the viewer, with the information that you need to get yourself on the right track so that you can extend your health- span to live a long and happy life.

06 Mar 29 May
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Mon 18:00 Tue 23:00 Wed 10:00 Thu 14:00 Sat 09:30 Sun 08:00

Great British Gardens: Season by season (2)
Renowned horticulturist Carol Klein embarks on another season by season tour, visiting some of Great Britain’s favourite and most remarkable gardens, over the course of an entire year. Each episode explores one inspiring garden: from the epic splendour of Arundel Castle Gardens to the minutely tended borders of Coton Manor, or Wollerton Old Hall Gardens. And from the pioneering plantsmanship at Bressingham Hall and Beth Chatto Gardens, to two jewels in the crown of Wales’ horticultural heritage - and more. Sharing her extensive knowledge, Carol meets the people who care for theses gardens, and learns the secrets of some of Britain’s most treasured outdoor spaces on Great British Gardens: Season by season.

07 Mar 24 June
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Tue 21:30 Wed 09:30 Thu 13:30 Fri 17:30

Scott's Vacation House Rules (1)
In every episode of Scott’s Vacation House Rules, Scott McGillivray helps make homeowner’s dreams come true by unlocking the hidden potential in their dated, uninspired vacation property. Each homeowner needs Scott’s help for a different reason: one couple needs their vacation home to help pay for their children’s education, while another doesn’t want to sell the treasured family cottage and needs an alternative. Each homeowner has a different story, but they all have one thing in common – no one wants to rent their rundown vacation property the way it looks now. With years of smart real estate investing and renovation experience, Scott will highlight the rental potential in each property, by encouraging homeowners to make their property work for them. Whether they’re renting it out for half the year, one season or multiple seasons -- Scott guides a family through the entire process of renovating their tired or neglected property into a stylish retreat that will earn top dollar on the vacation rental market.

13 Mar 22 May
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Mon 20:00 Tue 08:00 Wed 12:00 Thu 16:00 Sat 08:30 Sun 07:00

Afrimaxx (2)
Afrimaxx is a celebration of contemporary African lifestyle. The show seeks out the continent’s finest design and lifestyle innovation across the spectrum - from interiors and architecture to fashion, arts, food and travel. It showcases the sleek, the sophisticated and the startling. Design that makes a difference, buildings that make a statement, experiences that inspire. Beyond the beauty, we aim to get to the heart of the African creative philosophy. From globally recognised names to the up- and-coming innovators, we’ll explore how their modern take on traditional influences is putting Africa on the world map.

20 Mar 12 Nov
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Mon 11:30 Tue 15:30 Thu 19:30 Fri 22:00 Sat 17:00 & 00:00 Sun 12:30 & 21:00

Extreme Makeover Home Edition (10)
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is back and BIGGER than ever! Host Jesse Tyler Ferguson and his highly skilled design team are heading across the nation to transform the lives of some of America’s most deserving families. From renovations to full builds, the team, along with a sea of local volunteers, will manage to do the impossible and build jaw dropping homes in a matter of just five days!

30 Mar 26 May
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Mon 22:00 Tue 11:00 Wed 15:00 Fri 19:00

World's Most Secret Homes (1)
World’s Most Secret Homes explores some of the world’s most extreme and remote properties. From secluded houses in forests and luxury bunkers buried underground to cabins on remote islands and homes hidden in mountains. We meet the owners, who explain why they wanted to live in such unusual home and how they found their secluded plots. The innovative features that make each property unique are revealed – pools hidden in cantilever rooftops, mirrored sidings that help the structure blend in with its environment, homes that literally ‘fold-themselves away’ to hide from view and so much more! With the help of immersive CGI animation, we also get to see how each secret home was built and its innovative use of materials and design.

27 Mar 19 May
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Mon 15:00 Wed 19:00 Thu 22:00 Fri 11:00

Home Rescue (1)
Have you fallen out of love with your home? Do you struggle to find space, stranded in a sea of clutter? Well, Home Rescue is on the way! Let’s face it – people are slow to let go. From old furniture and random knick-knacks to unused clothes and unfinished projects – eating up space and burying precious memories under a blanket of clutter. One day, a spring-clean will come, but somehow, it never does. Until now! Each week architect and designer Róisín Murphy and builder Peter Finn take an existing, cluttered home - this could belong to a family, an individual or a group of friends – and they tackle the clutter head on and offer them real resolutions with an entire makeover of two of the worst rooms in their house.

28 Mar 30 July
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Tue 18:30 Wed 23:30 Thu 10:30 Fri 14:30 Sat 15:30 & 22:30 Sun 11:00 & 19:30

DStv:
- Warner Bros. Discovery hinting at a possible rebrand to Boomerang as more preschool content fills the lineup
- MultiChoice shares crytpic message about eMedia's 4 channels
- MultiChoice and eMedia Investments gets roasted over load shedding plans
- BBC to close linear channels and move to an internet only digital future

Mphile Shabalala, CSI Manager For Content Programmes At MultiChoice, Addressing Joburg Film Festival Audience

Entertainment is a given – but film also needs to inspire, educate, provoke and criticise.

The Joburg Film Festival (JFF), which ran from Tuesday, 31 January until Sunday, 5 February at various locations across the city, offered a provocative and challenging slate of films from around the world that explored various social issues and offered a snapshot of a particular time in history.

“Apart from entertaining, film also has an important role: education – particularly about social challenges. Film must be able to expand our understanding or to offer a different perspective which may change the viewer’s own,” says Mphile Shabalala, CSI Manager for Content Programmes at MultiChoice. “By continuing to explore, confront and challenge social issues, film raises awareness of individual and collective challenges with powerful storytelling”.

The Key to Understanding

Even if the focus of a film isn’t the exploration of a social issue, any script or portrayal will, at the very least, demonstrate a view of the world that may complement or challenge the viewer’s own. “Media literacy – which builds an understanding of the role of media in society as well as essential skills like inquiry and self-expression - has become an increasingly important skill in a world of ‘fake news’, providing a framework to access, analyse, evaluate and create messages across media platforms,” says Shabalala.

Film for Debate

Going beyond passive viewing, a film can also be used as a starting point to debate issues between diverse groups. The two sides can use the film’s portrayal of an issue as the starting point for tackling it, rather than trying to get one to agree with the other’s point of view. Shabalala says that film can therefore be used to spark discussions about issues – racism, fascism or homophobia, for example - that can be difficult to tackle.

Five Social Issues films that made an impact at JFF 2023

In Feathers, an authoritarian father turns into a chicken when a magic trick goes awry at a children's birthday party. This forces the family’s mother to the fore and, in moving heaven and earth to bring her husband back and secure their survival, she goes through a total transformation. Feathers won Best Film, at the Film Festival Awards evening held on Saturday, 4 February.

Inspired by the legend that khat, a stimulant leaf, was found by Sufi Imams in search of eternity, Faya Dayi is a spiritual journey into the rituals of Ethiopia’s most lucrative cash crop. Through the prism of the khat trade, Faya Dayi weaves a tapestry of intimate stories of people caught between violent government repression, khat-induced fantasies and treacherous journeys beyond their borders.

While We Watched is a turbulent newsroom drama which intimately chronicles the life of broadcast journalist Ravish Kumar as he navigates a spiralling world of truth and disinformation.

On an impulse to reconnect with her origins, Freddie returns to Seoul for the first time since she was adopted and raised in France. In Return to Seoul, the headstrong young woman starts looking for her biological parents in a country she knows so little about, taking her life in new and unexpected directions.

In 1960, the discovery of the remains of an apartheid-era policeman 60 years after he went missing forces a retired singer to revisit her past to help with the investigation. But how much does she know, and what is she holding back?