Angeliena, the bittersweet feature film from director/producer Uga Carlini, has been acquired by Cairo-based company MAD Solutions for distribution in the Arab world as the appetite for independent film from other parts of the world increases. Commissioned by Netflix, Angeliena will was launched on the streaming service worldwide last month (October). Set in modern-day, post-apartheid South Africa, Angeliena tells the story of a formerly homeless parking attendant, the colourful Angeliena (Euodia Samson). When she is diagnosed with a life-threatening disease, she dares to make her lifelong dream of travelling the world a reality. Watch the trailer here.
Angeliena is the debut fiction feature film from award-winning documentary filmmaker, Uga Carlini, founder of South African based Towerkop Creations, which specialises in telling female-driven stories. The arrangement is part of MAD’s commitment to showcasing diverse stories and voices from beyond the Arab region. There are considerably lower subscription numbers for streaming services such as Netflix in the Arab world compared to elsewhere, making the distribution across TV networks and cinema vital for raising the visibility of more independent content.
