Hibernation
Short Film, Afrikaans, 2023, 30 min.
During a never-ending winter, an old man descends from a mountain into the valley of oblivion. There he stumbles upon two sisters who live amidst ruin and search for any sign of salvation. Set in the late nineteenth century, this tale blends the historical scars of a land’s past with apocalyptic fantasy.
Festivals and Awards
- Durban International Film Festival 2023 (Best South African Student Film)
- İzmir International Short Film Festival 2023
- Beijing International Short Film Festival 2023
- Aegean Film Festival 2024
- Bengaluru International Short Film Festival 2024
- ShortFest Berlin 2023 (Best Young Director)
- Videomedeja Lunartis 2023
- Cinenova Interuniversity International Film Festival 2024
- Loerie Awards 2023 (Golden Loerie for Best Student Film and Craft)
- Simon Sabela Awards 2023 (Best Student Film)
