‘Yellow Jumpsuits’
Doc/Dance
3 minutes
2017

“Electric movement and style in the streets of Johannesburg...an energetic and politically charged dance style born in South Africa’s black townships” – NOWNESS

Part dance, part lifestyle, Pantsula culture has its roots in apartheid-era South Africa, when bright overalls and bucket hats were the standard uniform for black men employed as gardeners in white neighborhoods. It’s a theatrical reflection of township life where any place can be the stage and anyone can create their own narrative.

Credits
Director – Alex Tiernan
Producer – Vjorn Du Toit
Cinematographer – Motheo Moeng
Editing – Maurice Gnahore, Alex Tiernan
Music – Amabhungu
IDA Dancers – Dumisani Khumalo, Hlulani Bayoli, Phetolo Mabotja, Sipho Nyathi, Solomon Skosana
Recognition

Prague Dance Film Festival 2019, OFFICIAL SELECTION
Joinville International Short Film Festival 2019, OFFICIAL SELECTION
Raksa Dance Film Festival 2019, Paris, OFFICIAL SELECTIONBogotà Music Video Festival 2018, OFFICIAL SELECTION
Film Unfiltered 2018, London, OFFICIAL SELECTION
AVDP International Dance Film Festival 2017, Athens, OFFICIAL SELECTION
1.4 Awards 2017, SHORTLIST: In the Making