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Nico Scheepers’ Hen has become the first African film to win Neuchâtel’s H.R. Giger “Narcisse” Award for Best Feature Film.
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Nico Scheepers’ Hen has become the first African film to win Neuchâtel’s H.R. Giger “Narcisse” Award, turning a stark Limpopo-born horror into a global breakthrough for South African cinema.
Nico Scheepers’ Landmyn won seven awards across the 2026 Silwerskerm ceremonies, while Rian van Heerden claimed three presenting prizes across three programmes in a night that showcased the breadth of Afrikaans film and television.
