Canary
Alternative title: Kanarie

Directed by Christiaan Olwagen

Drafted into the South African army during apartheid, a young soldier discovers romance amidst the military's traveling choir, confronting his suppressed sexuality.
Canary is a distinctive South African musical drama about a young conscript joining the military choir during apartheid and gradually confronting his sexuality and beliefs. Schalk Bezuidenhout is excellent, and Christiaan Olwagen balances period detail, music and emotional awakening with real confidence.

Canary

Alternative title: Kanarie

Directed by Christiaan Olwagen

Drafted into the South African army during apartheid, a young soldier discovers romance amidst the military's traveling choir, confronting his suppressed sexuality.

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Canary is a distinctive South African musical drama about a young conscript joining the military choir during apartheid and gradually confronting his sexuality and beliefs. Schalk Bezuidenhout is excellent, and Christiaan Olwagen balances period detail, music and emotional awakening with real confidence.