Cape Winelands Film Festival 2010

Imagine yourself in South Africa's world famous vacation spot, where locals and visitors alike converge during the wine country's biggest celebration of world cinema in the Cape Winelands

Imagine you are sitting under the stars with film stars in an open air theatre venue, sipping good wine, savouring seasonal South African cuisine and socializing with new and old friends at the five screening venues.

Dozens of festivities range from open air film screenings to educational talks on film, informal receptions with guest celebrities to over a dozen cooking demos, live entertainment, barrel tastings and fun for all ages.

Imagine Stellenbosch where the oak-lined Dorp Street is home to museums and galleries as well as many student cafes and restaurants, all buzzing with film buffs. Do not be surprised if you bump into some other famous movie celebrity.

What sets the Cape Winelands Film Festival apart from the many other film festivals worldwide is the distinctive approach to film programming, committed celebrity guests and friendly leisurely pace.. You will have plenty of time to enjoy wine country's amenities.

Stellenbosch is internationally known for it’s spectacular wines and there are several celestial film nights planned for the festival.

Wine lover or not, a visit to the Cape Winelands Film Festival is an absolute must as the region is one of breathtaking vistas and majestic mountain backdrops, while being steeped in rich culture and history. Rolling vineyards and quaint Cape Dutch homesteads await you, as well as award-wining wine farms offering some of the country's best wines.

A Festival-within-a-Festival, 10 day programme will offer fascinating films, a host of special events, tributes & symposia.

The Cape Winelands Film Festival stands for quality films that engage, inspire and deepen our common humanity. Many of the films are simply unavailable elsewhere or are not distributed in South Africa.” For more information, visit www.films-for-africa.co.za

Films will be shown at the Labia and at the Spier Ampitheatre. Labia shows will commence at 10:00, with the last show ending 22:30. The Spier Ampitheatre shows will commence at 20:30 and end at 23:30.

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