Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) is an annual film festival that takes place in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. DIFF is one of the oldest and largest film festivals in Africa and presents over 200 screenings celebrating the best in South African, African and International Cinema. It is a vital event on the international film calendar and widely regarded as a leading film festival on the African continent. DIFF2023 will be presented with an online festival that will be geo-blocked and limited to audiences in South Africa as well as a selection of films to be screened live in Durban. This year’s programme intends to showcase the works of filmmakers who create films that inspire, confront, engage, challenge, provoke or entertain audiences. The festival offers filmmaker workshops, industry seminars, discussion forums and outreach activities that includes screenings in rural areas. DIFF contributes to expanding filmmaker networks by attracting both local and international stakeholders and media, thereby creating public awareness about South Africa as well as African cinema.

This year the Durban will host the 44th Durban International Film Festival and will run from 20-30 July 2023.

Liza Scholtz can be seen in the feature film, Let’s Not Talk About It, directed by Khalid Eljelailati – screening 22 + 29 July.

This is Liza’s take on her character, her experience and a glimpse into her process of connecting with Zahira :

Let’s not talk about it is a tragic love story where a young woman needs to choose between the loyalty she has for her family, and the relationship with her girlfriend. My character Zahira bottles everything inside and is lying to everyone that she cares about. The guilt she feels manifests in very self destructive ways. Embodying this character, I really had to allow myself to be deeply witnessed while simultaneously hiding.  I am so appreciative of the directing of Khalid because he really encouraged us to take our time with performances and what was coming up for us during the scenes.