Dreams, Family & Fighting for Survival 🎷🧺 Experience Laundry at the Amman International Film Festival
Making its Jordanian Premiere, Laundry is a powerful South African drama set during apartheid, exploring family, ambition, and the struggle to protect a legacy in the face of discrimination. The film follows Khuthala, a young man torn between his passion for music and his responsibility to continue his family’s laundry business.
Directed by Zamo Mkhwanazi, this emotional story captures the tension between following your dreams and carrying the weight of family expectations during a time of profound social injustice.
Event Details
📅 Screening Date: July 28, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Where: Royal Film Commission – Outdoor Cinema
🎬 Duration: 105 minutes + Q&A
👨👩👧👦 Age Rating: All Audiences
🗣️ Languages: Zulu, English
🔤 Subtitles: English, Arabic
💬 Q&A: Available
What to Expect
🎷 A Story of Dreams and Family Legacy
Follow Khuthala as he struggles between his love for jazz and his father’s hopes for him to preserve the family business.
🌍 Jordanian Premiere
Experience this acclaimed South African feature for the first time in Jordan as part of the Non-Arab Competition at the Amman International Film Festival.
🎥 A Powerful Historical Drama
Set in apartheid South Africa, the film explores resilience, identity, and the challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs fighting to protect what they built.
🏆 International Festival Selection
Selected for major festivals including the Toronto International Film Festival and the Marrakech International Film Festival.
💬 Live Q&A Session
Stay after the screening for a Q&A and discover more about the film’s creative vision, characters, and storytelling process.
🎟️ Booking Information
Seats are limited for both screenings. If a screening reaches full capacity, standby waiting lines will be available for any last-minute seats. Early booking is recommended.