South Africa Again Ups The Ante With ‘FELIX’ The Movie!

16:24 - 16 October 2013

14-year-old dreams of becoming a jazzman like his late father,, a famous saxophonist in his day. His mother fears her son will indeed end up like his dad: a drunk who squandered his days and money in the taverns before drinking himself to death. ambitions for her son excluded jazz, which she bans from her home as

When Felix leaves his township friends to take up a scholarship at an elitist private school, he defies his mother and turns to two aging members of his father’s old band to help him prepare for the school jazz concert.

That is the tale in this brilliantly produced movie which will obviously make us seek for more. Felix captivates the minds and ideas of an African child and a music lover so perfectly that we wonder how much time, effort and creativity were poured into this single piece. Its star studded with the finest South African actors and eventually exudes a feel of relaxation and a strong admiration for African arts.

It’s a story that demonstrates the power of talent and a strong will to pursue happiness and dreams which the mind has created. Little Felix was an ordinary boy with an extraordinary talent and he delivers his lines like a pro and engaged every single character to his course wonderfully. Hlayani Mabasa (plays Felix) could become the next big thing in the continent and we are watching out for that.

Felix is starring star actress Dame Janet Suzman (from Nuns on the Run), Linda Sokhulu(from Isidingo and Generations) in her feature debut and many more. Felix Comes out on September 13.

For more information on Felix, visit http://penguinfilms.co.za/