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"Adventures in Zambezia" to close DIFF 2012

Adventures in Zambezia, a South African 3D animation has been selected as the closing film for the 33rd Durban International Film Festival. The festival, which runs from 19 to 29 July, will present Adventures in Zambezia on 28 July 2012, immediately following the festival award evening.

Adventures in Zambezia is a landmark in the history of the South African animation. With a truly African story, world-class 3D animation and an all-star voicing cast that includes names like Samuel L. Jackson and Abigail Breslin, the film is destined for success on a global scale.

"This coming of age story was a coming of age for the whole crew, and dare I say, South African animation," says director Wayne Thornhill. "Over three years, it turned many young, talented people into talented veterans of the industry. I am exceptionally proud to present their work to the world. I think it is of a quality not seen before in South African animation, and that it points to a bright future for a small industry that can punch well above its weight."

The film relates the inspiring tale of an intrepid young falcon, Kai, who seeks out a rumoured bird city called Zambezia, where he hopes to find personal prestige as a talented flyer. But his competitive individualist ways must give way to working together with his fellow feathered friends in
order to save the whole community.

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