‘Silent Rebellion’ wins top honour at Joburg Film Festival 2026

The curtain has fallen on the 2026 Johannesburg Film Festival, with the Swiss wartime drama Silent Rebellion emerging as the evening’s biggest winner.

Directed by Marie‑Elsa Sgualdo, the film claimed the festival’s Best Feature Film prize at a glittering awards ceremony held on Saturday night at Theatre on the Square. The gala brought together filmmakers, actors and industry figures from across the global film community as the festival celebrated a week of cinema that spanned more than 100 titles.