Mauritius 2006, Creole with English subtitles, Video, 78 min
Director: Harrikrisna Anenden
Screenplay: Ananda Devi
Cinematography: Donald Delorme
Cast: Ingrid Blackburn, Ashwin Anenden, Gaston Valayden, Dharman Mootien, Geeta
Print Source: Cine Qua Non Ltd
The Cathedral is rare feature film from Mauritius . Gently lyrical and beautifully observed, the film chronicles a single pivotal day in the life of young Lina. Despite her poor existence, and an eternally demanding and hypochondriac mother, Lina exudes an infectious happiness.
Each day Lina dances in front of the cathedral, which narrates this story. One day, a chance meeting with a photographer forces Lina to make the choice between leaving her family and friends behind her, or staying in her situation and persevering. This is the day that Lina grows up.
The Cape Winelands will again at the 2012 edition of this festival present a series of Masterclasses and workshops. These events are sponsored by the City of Cape Town and Wesgro.
Winner of the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes festival, Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s new film has the magic of a fairy tale and the simplicity of a folk tale. Wonderfully immersive, slow and dreamy, 
