Felix
Synopsis
13-year-old Felix Xaba dreams of becoming a saxophonist like his late father, but his mother Lindiwe thinks jazz is the devil's music. When Felix leaves his township friends to take up a scholarship for grade eight 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.
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Felix - official movie trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-19
Top Cast
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Adrian Galley
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Samuel Pepys
André Jacobs
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Langley Kirkwood
Jeff Junior
Mlamli Lalapantsi
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Wesley Lerwill
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Hlayani Junior Mabasa
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Waldemar Schultz
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Linda Sokhulu
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Royston Stoffels
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Stephen Jennings
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Jeanne Neilson
Jane Junior
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberta Durrant
- Screenplay & Story
- Shirley Johnston
- Original Title
- Felix
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English, Xhosa
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberta Durrant
Shirley Johnston
Department Leadership Roster
Shirley Johnston
Writer
Roberta Durrant
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Felix
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What is Felix about?
13-year-old Felix Xaba dreams of becoming a saxophonist like his late father, but his mother Lindiwe thinks jazz is the devil's music. When Felix leaves his township friends to take up a scholarship for grade eight 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.
Who directed Felix?
Felix was directed by Roberta Durrant.
Who stars in Felix?
The principal cast of Felix includes Okwethu Banisi, Andrea Dondolo, Nicholas Ellenbogen, Wonga Fasi, Adrian Galley.
When was Felix released and how long is it?
Felix was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.