Edinburgh’s Africa in Motion film festival got underway tonight with its opening feature My Secret Sky. The modestly budgeted South African film from director Madoda Ncayiyana is a poignant tale of two orphans lost in the dangerous city of Durban and set a high standard for the rest of the festival. The cinematography is impeccable but it’s the humble performances from the child stars that really tug at the heartstrings and draw the viewer into this dark yet uplifting tale. With bigger movies to come, including District 9 and Johnny Mad Dog, AiM is really out to impress this year and show that African cinema is stronger than ever.
