The opening night of the Wild Cinema Windhoek International Film Festival last week showcased many films from over 20 countries, Namibia included, in their original language with English subtitles.

Festival Director Irmgard Schreiber said organisers chose the slogan “For the Movie Connoisseur” because a connoisseur is somebody who appreciates the finer things in life. She said, in the festival's context, a connoisseur is defined as 'a gourmet of culture'.
She said, as the organisers of the Film Festival, they don’t want to duplicate what is already available on the blockbuster circuit or in your local video store.
Schreiber said, “We see our primary function in establishing an independent platform for both high quality international world cinemas as well as for Namibian film productions. During the following 10 days of the festival you can see filmic offerings from around the world, insights into cultures on the other side of the globe, and real Namibian stories as told by real Namibian film makers.”