Musical Drama KANARIE to premiere at Outfest 2018

KANARIE, a coming-of-age musical drama set in South AFRICA in 1985, centers around a young boy who discovers how through hardship, camaraderie, first love, and the liberating freedom. The film will premiere at Outfest in Los Angeles on July 21st.

Watch the trailer HERE!

When Johan Niemand, gets called up for military service at the age of 18 in 1986 South Africa, he auditions and is accepted to the South African Defence Choir called the 'Canaries'. Against a landscape where law and religion oppress individuality, Johan and the Canaries have to survive military training and go on a nationwide tour of the country, travelling from town to town, entertaining people whilst also fortifying the belief in the military effort and promoting the cause of both Church and State.

On tour, Johan falls in love with a fellow choir mate and starts to question everything about himself and his world. He meets a myriad of characters; some proud of the choir efforts and others who awaken him to the realities and truth of Apartheid South Africa. As Johan starts questioning his religion, patriotism, and sexuality, his emerging creativity and passion for music leads to direct conflict with his commanding officers.

OUTFEST FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING
-Sunday, July 21 at 9:30pm at Directors Guild of America (Theater #1), 7920 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90046 **Premiere**

Production Company: Marche Media
Directed by: Christiaan Olwagen
Written by: Christiaan Olwagen & Charl-Johan Lingenfelder
Music by: Charl-Johan Lingenfelder
Cast: Schalk Bezuidenhout, Hannes Otto, Germandt Geldenhuys, Gerard Rudolf & Jacques Bessenger
Running Time: 120 minutes
YouTube Trailer: https://youtu.be/62gdHGqca8o
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