Visa/ Vie

There’s a lot of conversation happening around this locally made film, which, in itself, is a great thing for SA art. What folks can’t quite seem to decide is whether the content – similar, indeed, to the film Green Card – is worth making a film about.

Here’s the story: a French woman wants to stay in Cape Town and decides to audition for a South African husband so that she can acquire permanent residence. It’s cute, quirky and more along the indie film vibe. Cool. But in true South African fashion, we’re over-critical of ourselves, and the art we produce, hence all the debate. I say pay the price of the movie ticket, support the local industry and then decide for yourself. Sure you might think it’s weak, but how does that differ from any other Hollywood film you may gladly lap up?

Rating: 3 outta 5.