Best Amnesty International Durban Human Rights Award at DIFF 2019ย
For Sama,ย directed by Edward Watts and Waad al-Kateab
Artistic Bravery
Letters Of Hope,ย directed by Vusi Africa
Best Cinematography
Divine Love,ย directed by Gabriel Mascaro
Best Editing
Cronofobia,ย directed by Francesco Rizzi
Best Screenplay
Les Misรฉrables,ย directed by Ladj Ly
Best Short Film
Acid,ย directedย by Just Philippot
Best African Short Film
Brotherhood,ย directed by Meryam Joobeur
Best South African Short Film
Miracle,ย directed by Bongi Ndaba
Best Actor
Bongile Mantsai forย Knuckle City,ย directed by Jahmil X. T.ย Qubeka
Best Actress
Nisrin Erradi forย Adam,ย directed by Maryam Touzani
Best Documentary
For Sama,ย directed by Edward Watts and Waad al-Kateab
Best South African Documentary
Buddha in Africa,ย directed by Nicole Schafer.
Best Direction
Divine Love,ย directed by Gabriel Mascaro
Best South African Feature Film
Back of the Moon,ย directed by Angus Gibson
Best Feature Film
Les Misรฉrables,ย directed by Ladj Ly
DIFF Legacy Award
Peter Rorvik
DIFFย Legacy Award
Roz Sarkin and Moosa Moosa
DIFFย Legacy Award
Julie Frederikse and Madoda Ncayiyana
The 40th Durban International Film Festival runs from 18 to 28 July 2019 at various venues around Durban.ย ย
Feature image:ย Bongile Mantsai in Knuckle City.