The international cinema scene gave a South African production all the nods of approval! ‘Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight’ has earned critical acclaim and was spotlighted as one of the top cinematic works of the year at the Toronto Film Festival.
Toronto, Canada (18 September 2024) — We said that ‘Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight’ would be the talk of Toronto, and we’re over the moon to report that it was!
This year’s edition of the Toronto Film Festival saw South Africa dazzle in the spotlight after the local production by Rose and Oaks Media earned critical acclaim and rave reviews.
The film festival—one of the biggest and most respected in the world—ran earlier this month and concluded on 15 September. ‘Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight’ was screened on 12 September and, much to the delight of director Embeth Davidz, the cast, crew, production house and South Africa was dubbed a cinematic smash-hit.
For Embeth, it was a particularly successful time, considering this was her directorial debut.
“It is a heartwarming and remarkable moment to have my directorial debut being recognised as one of the best films at this year’s TIFF. This recognition is a result of the hard work and joint effort of everyone who was involved in the project. I am incredibly appreciative of this honour and motivated to continue telling more authentic stories,” Embeth reflects.
For Rose and Oaks Media, founded by Anele Mdoda, Frankie Du Toit and Paul Buys, the time in Toronto was equally inspired and testament to the power of South Africa’s place in the global cinema scene.
“Our hearts are beaming with pride following the exceptional reception that our film received during its screening at the TIFF,” shared Anele.
“We are filled with immense joy to see our film being received so well at an international stage,” adds Paul. “We are proud to have been a part of this prestigious film festival and to receive positive feedback from industry critics globally. This is a profound moment for all of us and it is truly an honour to represent the South African film industry so well.”
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