Netflixhas unveiled a swathe of South African content including the first feature from Mandla Dubeshigh-profile talent dealand a rom-com titledSoweto Love Story.
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Leading the slate isHeart of the Hunter,the first fruits of Netflixs three-picture deal with South AfricanSilverton Siegefilmmaker Dube, which will launch next year.
The feature is described as a twisty spy thriller based on the novel by Deon Meyer.Netflix revealed its Dube tie-up last yearat an event in Johannesburg, while it also has deals in place with the likes ofMo Abuduand her Ebonylife Studios and director Kunle Afolayan.
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Also launching next year isSoweto Love Story,a rom-com set in the heart of Johannesburgs famous township.
Meanwhile, YA seriesMiseducationwill drop on Netflix in a fortnight and follows a young, self-absorbed, first-year varsity student who finds herself on the canceled list after the police raid her house and seize her familys assets because of her mother, whileYOH Christmasis Netflix Africas first show about the holiday season.
Amadasun also unveiled new seasons ofBlood & Water, Savage BeautyandYoung, Famous & Africanalong with talking up previously-announced featureKandasamys: The Baby.
He detailed the Dube deal and pointed to other local partnerships including a multi-title book adaptation tie-up with Akin Omotoso and Ochre Media, a deal with director Donovan Marsh and a multi-title partnership with Gambit Films, amongst others.
We are incredibly excited to continue with our investment in South African storytelling and to expand our relationships with these amazing storytellers, added Amadasun.
