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High Fantasy

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Friends on a camping trip in the wilds of South Africa wake up and discover they have all switched bodies.

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Kambole Campbell One Room With A View 08/25/2018
2/5
High Fantasy has a great concept, but it's unfortunately poorly executed and often exhausting. It's frustrating to see a film this inventive and this willing to dive into these arguments lose itself along the way. Go to Full Review Adam Nayman Cinema Scope 09/28/2017
High Fantasy is an inventive and entertaining South African feature that cleverly yokes heavy subject matter to an agile DIY aesthetic. Go to Full Review Nella Fitzgerald Shadow and Act 09/21/2017
High Fantasy's unassuming, yet piercing examination of race, class and gender embeds Bass firmly in the pantheon of an exciting new wave of South African filmmaking characterized by introspective directors who are digging deep. Go to Full Review Megan Purdy Ms En Scene 02/07/2020
It's harrowing and hilarious and neither aspect feels neglected or out of place. Go to Full Review Grethe Kemp City Press (South Africa) 11/15/2018
4/5
"Fiercely relevant, it represents young South Africans with nuance - well the woke set anyway." Go to Full Review Chelsea Phillips-Carr Scene Creek 07/19/2018
3/5
High Fantasy is an engaging film which makes good use of its short 71-minute runtime for a fast-paced yet very full narrative. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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09/08/2018 Abysmal load of crap, anti white propaganda at its best. See more 11/09/2017 Its friggin amazing.A MUST WATCH! See more 09/09/2017 Really a well-executed film. The cast and director are exceptional! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Jenna Cato Bass

Director

Qondiswa James

Xoli

Nala Khumalo

Thami

Francesca Varrie Michel

Lexi

Liza Scholtz

Tatiana

Loren Loubser

Stacey-Lee

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Movie Info

Synopsis Friends on a camping trip in the wilds of South Africa wake up and discover they have all switched bodies.
Director
Jenna Cato Bass
Producer
David Horler, Steven Markovitz, Jenna Cato Bass
Screenwriter
Jenna Cato Bass, Qondiswa James, Nala Khumalo, Loren Loubser, Francesca Varrie Michel, Liza Scholtz
Production Co
Deal Productions, Big World Cinema, Fox Fire Films, Proper Film
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
Afrikaans
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 12, 2018
Runtime
1h 11m