The 14th Encounters South African International Documentary Festival, in its final week in Cape Town and Johannesburg, features the following not-to-be-missed films.

THE AFRICAN CYPHER

Directed by Brian Little

DANCE is a means to succeed in the ghetto. Crews rehearse for the Red Bull Beat Battle.

COCAINE, SUICIDE AND THE MEANING OF LIFE

Directed by Riaan Hendricks

MOTORCYCLING, Namaqualand, a heavy family burden and a cocaine habit all intersect in this heartfelt journey of a man battling his demons.

CAN'T JUST FOLD YOUR ARMS

Directed by William Nessen

IN SOUTH Africa, where rape and violence against women are rampant, a group of men are waving the flag for change.

SAYING GOODBYE

Directed by Izette Mostert

IN 2006, University of the -Western Cape biotechnology professor Sean Davison helped his mother to end the misery induced by her terminal cancer.

The film charts the turmoil of a loving son.

THE GREAT CONTEMPORARY ART BUBBLE (UK)

Directed by Ben Lewis

SELF-STYLED art provocateur Ben Lewis investigates contemporary art sales in the first decade of the 21st century. - Staff reporter

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