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Leleti Khumalo reflects on 30 years of SARAFINA!

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The Cannes Film Festival (16 to 27 May), announced the selection of SARAFINA! for the 2023 Official Selection – Cannes Classics. SARAFINA! has been selected to be part of the festival for the second time in the film's history. This selection is unprecedented for a South African film as SARAFINA! had its World Premiere three decades ago as part of the Official Selection of the Festival. Ryan O'Connor caught up with the legendary Leleti Khumalo to reflect on the film's legacy.
18 May 2023 2AM English South Africa News

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