Swiss Period Drama ‘Silent Rebellion’ Takes Top Honors at Joburg Film Festival
Swiss director Marie-Elsa Sgualdo’s “Silent Rebellion,” a period drama that follows a rape survivor’s defiant journey of self-discovery, won the top prize at the 8th Joburg Film Festival on Saturday. Sgualdo’s feature debut tells the story of 15-year-old Emma, who’s impregnated after being raped. Defying her oppressive rural Protestant community, she embarks on a journey […]
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Swiss Period Drama ‘Silent Rebellion’ Takes Top Honors at Joburg Film Festival
Swiss director Marie-Elsa Sgualdo’s “Silent Rebellion,” a period drama that follows a rape survivor’s defiant journey of self-discovery, won the top prize at the 8th Joburg Film Festival on Saturday. Sgualdo’s feature debut tells the story of 15-year-old Emma, who’s impregnated after being raped. Defying her oppressive rural Protestant community, she embarks on a journey […]
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Read full article →‘Silent Rebellion’ wins top honour at Joburg Film Festival 2026
The 2026 Joburg Film Festival concludes with Silent Rebellion winning Best Feature Film and a diverse group of filmmakers recognised across nine award categories.
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