SA Film, "Dont Give Up" wins at Monte-Carlo Festival
JOHANNESBURG - A South African production has received international recognition at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival.
Don't Give Up , produced by Anant Singh and starring Leleti Khumalo, won Best Creation in the Fiction category at the Golden Nymph Awards.
READ: Cinema | Family drama 'Sabbatical' hits SA big screens
Actress Leleti Khumalo and producer Anant Singh discussed the film's journey and impact during an interview with eNCA.
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