Canary

Canary

Kanarie

When Johan Niemand gets called up for military service at the age of 18 in South Africa in 1985, he is auditioned and accepted for the SADF Choir called the "Canaries". Against a country... More
2h3m South Africa 2018
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Tags
Gay Romance Comedy Coming-of-Age Africa Movies

Synopsis

When Johan Niemand gets called up for military service at the age of 18 in South Africa in 1985, he is auditioned and accepted for the SADF Choir called the "Canaries". Against a country where law and religion oppress individuality, Johan and the Canaries are to survive military training and go on a nationwide tour. During the tour, Johan falls in love with a fellow choir mate Wolfgang. As Johan starts questioning his religion, patriotism, and sexuality, his emerging creativity and passion for music leads to direct conflicts with his commanding officers.

"This surprisingly fun musical examines the effects of nationalism on a tender soul, and the bond of brotherhood among misfits."-Jude Dry, IndieWire

7.9 IMDb score, Rotten Tomatoes 100% score!

Details

Country
South Africa
Language
AfrikaansEnglish
Director
Christiaan Olwagen
Cast
Schalk BezuidenhoutHannes OttoGermandt Geldenhuys
Awards & Selections
Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film Festival 2018, Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival 2018, Cape Town International Film Market & Festival 2018 - Best LGBTQ Film
Review
A spirited ode to escaping the church of the poison mind

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