Abdu Dandridge

An influential figure in the world of cinema, director Abdu Dandridge was born in 1950, in the bustling city of Cape Town, South Africa. He spent his active years from 1975 to 2010, pioneering films primarily in the genres of drama and historical fiction, with his most acclaimed works including "The Cape's Burden", and "Forgotten History". Despite the lack of recognition at major film festivals, his ability to depict poignant and complex narratives through an intricate blend of African culture and history has earned him the SAFTA Lifetime Achievement Award. Dandridge is not only a filmmaker but a master storyteller, who has always beautifully narrated the untold stories of his homeland with an unflinching honesty and a profound sense of empathy.