Don't Let's Go To The Dogs Tonight
The 8th Annual South African Film Festival | Closing Night Gala
Sun
19
Sun 19 Jul 5:30 PM
Powerhouse Theatre
General Admission
Ages 16+
100 Mins July
Liverpool Powerhouse is one of the proud venue sponsors for the South African Film Festival 2026.
Discover the beauty, vibrance and complexity of South Africa thorugh the inspirational films featured in their 8th Annual South African Film Festival (SAFF).
SAFF is a festival with a conscience, all net proceeds support Education without Boarders (EwB), a non-profit organisation that funds educational programs for at-risk children in South Africa.
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Don’t Let’s Go To The Dogs Tonight | Directed by Embeth Davidtz
Based on Alexandra Fuller's memoir of the same name, Don’t Let’s Go To The Dogs Tonight, captures the childhood of 8-year old Bobo on her family farm in Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) at the end of the Zimbabwean War for independence in 1980.
Growing up in the midst of this long running war, Bobo internalises both sides of the struggle. Conflicted by her love for people on opposing sides, she tries to make sense of her life in a magical way.
DATE: Sunday 19 July
EVENT TIMES: 5:30 to 6:30pm pre-screening tasting experience & entertainment
SCREENING TIME: 6:30pm
TICKETS: $22pp + booking fees
DURATION: 1h 40min
For Ages 16+
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Make your South African Film Festival Closing Night experience even more delicious with
Bellbird's specially curated TASTING EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a vibrant mezze-style grazing selection packed with bold flavours, perfect for sharing before the film or enjoying throughout the screening. Limited pre-orders available, book ahead and indulge in the ultimate movie night pairing.
BELLBIRD TASTING EXPERIENCE MENU | $25pp
Suya-Spiced Chicken Skewers | Chargrilled chicken with peanut, chilli and lime.
Jollof Rice & Fried Plantains | Fragrant basmati rice with tomato, chilli, smoked paprika, herbs and sweet fried plantains.
Spiced Lamb Sausage Rolls | Flaky pastry filled with richly spiced North African-inspired lamb.
ADD A FESTIVAL COCKTAIL | $15pp
Complete the experience with the Solar Sunset Cocktail, a tropical blend of coconut, pineapple, lime and rum, specially curated to enjoy alongside your mezze offering or pre-order to sip while you settle into the film. A delicious way to toast the closing night in style!
Discover the beauty, vibrance and complexity of South Africa thorugh the inspirational films featured in their 8th Annual South African Film Festival (SAFF).
SAFF is a festival with a conscience, all net proceeds support Education without Boarders (EwB), a non-profit organisation that funds educational programs for at-risk children in South Africa.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Don’t Let’s Go To The Dogs Tonight | Directed by Embeth Davidtz
Based on Alexandra Fuller's memoir of the same name, Don’t Let’s Go To The Dogs Tonight, captures the childhood of 8-year old Bobo on her family farm in Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) at the end of the Zimbabwean War for independence in 1980.
Growing up in the midst of this long running war, Bobo internalises both sides of the struggle. Conflicted by her love for people on opposing sides, she tries to make sense of her life in a magical way.
DATE: Sunday 19 July
EVENT TIMES: 5:30 to 6:30pm pre-screening tasting experience & entertainment
SCREENING TIME: 6:30pm
TICKETS: $22pp + booking fees
DURATION: 1h 40min
For Ages 16+
__________________________________________________________________________________
Make your South African Film Festival Closing Night experience even more delicious with
Bellbird's specially curated TASTING EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a vibrant mezze-style grazing selection packed with bold flavours, perfect for sharing before the film or enjoying throughout the screening. Limited pre-orders available, book ahead and indulge in the ultimate movie night pairing.
BELLBIRD TASTING EXPERIENCE MENU | $25pp
Suya-Spiced Chicken Skewers | Chargrilled chicken with peanut, chilli and lime.
Jollof Rice & Fried Plantains | Fragrant basmati rice with tomato, chilli, smoked paprika, herbs and sweet fried plantains.
Spiced Lamb Sausage Rolls | Flaky pastry filled with richly spiced North African-inspired lamb.
ADD A FESTIVAL COCKTAIL | $15pp
Complete the experience with the Solar Sunset Cocktail, a tropical blend of coconut, pineapple, lime and rum, specially curated to enjoy alongside your mezze offering or pre-order to sip while you settle into the film. A delicious way to toast the closing night in style!
