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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