Future Tense
Synopsis
Cape Town, South Africa. In a near future on the brink of climate collapse, Lwando and his girlfriend Tara are among the privileged few who win the opportunity to travel back to 1647 and a pre-colonial past to experience nature in its wildest form. Lwando is an underground activist who dreams of changing the course of history. Tara wants to save her relationship with him. Together, the couple must choose whether to risk life as they know it for a potentially better world.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Adelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jenna Cato Bass
- Screenplay & Story
- Jenna Cato Bass
- Original Title
- Future Tense
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United States of America, South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Causeway Films, AmorFortuna, Dancing Fox Entertainment, Fox-Fire Films, The National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa, Benchfilms
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jenna Cato Bass
Jenna Cato Bass
Jared Paisley
Jacques de Villiers
Kristina Ceyton, Samantha Jennings, Evan Moore, Kiva Reardon, Hisham Samie
Department Leadership Roster
Kristina Ceyton
Producer
Samantha Jennings
Producer
Hisham Samie
Producer
Jared Paisley
Director of Photography
Jenna Cato Bass
Director
Jenna Cato Bass
Writer
Jacques de Villiers
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Future Tense
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Future Tense about?
Cape Town, South Africa. In a near future on the brink of climate collapse, Lwando and his girlfriend Tara are among the privileged few who win the opportunity to travel back to 1647 and a pre-colonial past to experience nature in its wildest form. Lwando is an underground activist who dreams of changing the course of history. Tara wants to save her relationship with him. Together, the couple must choose whether to risk life as they know it for a potentially better world.
Who directed Future Tense?
Future Tense was directed by Jenna Cato Bass.
Who stars in Future Tense?
The principal cast of Future Tense includes Lawrence Maleka, Kristen Raath.
When was Future Tense released and how long is it?
Future Tense was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.