Award-Winning Films from South Africa
11 films from South Africa were recognised at the Oscars, the Golden Globes, Cannes or the Berlinale. A film counts for every country that produced it, so co-productions appear on each of their countries' pages.
The most awarded is Tutu (2026), with 3 wins, followed by U-Carmen eKhayelitsha (2) and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (1). Among them, 2 won at least one Oscar, 1 won a Golden Globe and 4 won a prize at the Berlinale. They were released between 1980 and 2026.
Ranked by total wins. See all countries.
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Tutu
2026 · 1h 41m

U-Carmen eKhayelitsha
2005 · 2h 2m
Music · Drama · Romance

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
2013 · 2h 21m
Drama · History

Tsotsi
2005 · 1h 34m
Crime · Drama

Layla Fourie
2013 · 1h 47m
Thriller

Marigolds in August
1980 · 1h 27m
Drama

My Octopus Teacher
2020 · 1h 25m

The Girl
2012 · 1h 31m
Drama · TV Movie

The Odyssey
1997 · 1 season
Action & Adventure · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

The Last Ranger
2024 · 28m
Drama

Yesterday
2004 · 1h 36m
Drama