HESSEQUA NEWS & VIDEO - A stunning short film about Van Wyksdorp, a tiny little village in Kannaland, is a finalist in the International Tourism Film Festival Africa 2023 (ITFFA).
The festival takes place from 2 to 6 May in Cape Town with the awards ceremony on 5 May.
The Van Wyksdorp film, a finalist in the Independent Travel Video Category, was one of 387 entries received from 59 countries this year.
The synopsis of the film reads: "Often regarded as the undiscovered corner of the Klein Karoo, Van Wyksdorp remains a cultural kaleidoscope untouched by the modern hustle and bustle of city life. In contrast, tranquility abounds and time has almost stood still. This is a short story about the town from the people that call it home."
The film features characters from all walks of life who live in and around the tiny town.
The village saw its first artisanal shop and eatery opening at the beginning of the year - in keeping with the unpretentious vibe of Van Wyksdorp, simply named STUFF. The town also sports a plaaswinkel, tongue in cheek named Van Wyksdorp Mall, a restaurant and pub.
Van Wyksdorp, traditionally an ostrich area, is bordered by one of the biggest olive producing farms in the Southern hemisphere and a variety of olive products can be sourced locally.
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