Baxu and the Giants
| Baxu and the Giants | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Florian Schott |
| Screenplay by | Girley Jazama Florian Schott |
| Based on | poaching |
| Produced by | Andrew Botelle |
| Starring | Steven Afrikaner Camilla Jo-Ann Daries |
| Cinematography | Kit Hoffmann |
| Edited by | Robert Scott |
Release date |
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Running time | 29 minutes |
| Country | Namibia |
| Languages | English Afrikaans Khoekhoe gowab |
Baxu and the Giants is a 2019 Namibian bilingual drama short film written and directed by Florian Schott. The film stars Steven Afrikaner and Camilla Jo-Ann Daries in the lead roles. The theme of the film is based on poaching in modern rural Namibia.[1] The film was released on 14 September 2019.[2] Prior to the release of the film, it was regarded as one of the most anticipated Namibian films of 2019.[3] It received critical acclaim from the critics for its editing and cinematography.[4] The film was also premiered in few international film festivals.[5] The portions of the film were shot in Tubuses and in Erongo Region. The film has won several awards and nominations in international film festivals.[6] It was also released on Netflix and became the first Namibian short film ever to be released on Netflix.[7] [8] It was revealed that Netflix deal was initiated in March 2020 with the support and assistance of a South African sales agent when the film was premiered at the 2020 RapidLion International Film Festival.[9]
Cast
[edit ]- Steven Afrikaner as main hunter
- Camilla Jo-Ann Daries as Baxu
- Robert Hara Gaeb as neighbour
- Anna Louw as Ouma
- Ashwyn Mberi as King Rhino
- Wafeeq Narimah as Khata
- West Uarije as Himba Tracker
Synopsis
[edit ]A story of how rhino poaching triggers social change in rural Namibia, seen through the eyes of a 9 year old girl.[10]
Production
[edit ]The film was commissioned by the Legal Assistance Centre with the aim of sensitising youngsters and teenagers on the issue of rhino poaching.[11] The film was made with the intention of making awareness against rhino poaching and was also made for the purpose of donations to the Save the Rhino organisation in Namibia.[12]
Release
[edit ]The film had its release in September 2019 before being officially selected for film premiere in various international film festivals. The film had its first public screening in Namibia on 6 February 2020 at the DHPS Auditorium for free of charge.[13] The filmmakers announced that the film would be globally released from 20 March 2020 for free in their official website baxuandthegiants.com.[11] It was meant that the film could be downloaded by the public from the website for free.
Awards and nominations
[edit ]10 year old child actress Camilla Jo-Ann Daries was highly praised for her performance as a 9 year old teenager in the film and bagged the Best Actress award at the 2019 Namibian Theatre and Film Awards.[14] She became the youngest Namibian actress to receive the relevant award.[15]
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | San Francisco Independent Short Film Festival | Best Foreign Narrative | Won |
| 2019 | Canadian Cinematography Awards | Best cinematographer - Kit Hoffmann | Won |
| 2019 | European Cinematography Awards | Best cinematographer - Kit Hoffmann | Won |
| 2019 | Namibian Theatre and Film Awards | Best Actress - Camilla Jo-Ann Daries | Won |
| Best Editing - Robert Scott | Won | ||
| Best Production Design - Tanya Stroh | Won |
References
[edit ]- ↑ "Baxu and the giants". NACSO. 2019年10月14日. Retrieved 2019年11月03日.
- ↑ "'Baxu & The Giants' Releases Trailer Ahead Of September 19th Premiere". Namib Insider!. 2019年09月03日. Archived from the original on 2019年11月03日. Retrieved 2019年11月03日.
- ↑ "5 Most Anticipated Namibian Films For 2019". Namib Insider!. 2019年05月06日. Archived from the original on 2019年11月03日. Retrieved 2019年11月03日.
- ↑ "Film Review: 'Baxu and the Giants'". Namib Insider!. 2019年09月23日. Archived from the original on 2019年11月03日. Retrieved 2019年11月03日.
- ↑ "Local short film sensitizing teenagers to the issue of poaching to premier in the US | Namibia Economist" . Retrieved 2019年11月03日.
- ↑ "Baxu and the Giants". baxuandthegiants.com. Retrieved 2019年11月03日.
- ↑ Siririka, Paheja (2020年08月31日). "Baxu and the Giants to début on Netflix". New Era Live. Retrieved 2020年10月09日.
- ↑ Siririka, Paheja (2020年09月01日). "Namibia: Baxu and the Giants to Début On Netflix". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2020年10月09日.
- ↑ "Namibia: First Local Short Film Debuts On Netflix". allAfrica.com. 2020年09月30日. Retrieved 2020年10月09日.
- ↑ "Baxu and the Giants". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 2019年11月03日.
- 1 2 "Local short film, 'Baxu and the Giants' to stream globally | Namibia Economist" . Retrieved 2020年10月09日.
- ↑ "Namibia film makers produce short film to raise awareness against poaching - China.org.cn". china.org.cn. Retrieved 2020年10月09日.
- ↑ "Namibia: Anti-Rhino Poaching Short Film to Screen at DHPS Next Week". allAfrica.com. 2020年01月29日. Retrieved 2020年10月09日.
- ↑ Lunyangwe, Strauss (2019年09月23日). "10-year-old Camilla Joann Daries delivers an outstanding performance on 'Baxu and the Giants'". New Era Live. Retrieved 2019年11月03日.
- ↑ Staff Reporter; Reporter, Staff (2019年10月11日). "Camilla Jo-Ann Daries scoops Best Female Actor at film and theatre awards". New Era Live. Retrieved 2019年11月03日.