Nadia Romanos chats to Encounters South African International Documentary Festival manager, Tarha McKenzie, about what to expect this year. 
The Encounters South African International Documentary Festival gets underway in Cape Town and Johannesburg from 22 June to 2 July 2023, and is renowned for its celebration of thought-provoking and impactful documentaries. 
 
With its focus on diverse voices and perspectives, this year's festival showcases a remarkable selection of films from talented women directors; follows some hard-hitting revealing narratives that go beyond ordinary “news”, while also shining a light on people’s endless capacity for creativity.