Max and Mona is part of The Global Lens Collection.

In this funny and engaging film from South Africa, young Max leaves his small farming village to become a doctor in the big city. But things start to go wrong right away as Max is mistakenly sent on his journey with the sacred village goat, who he names Mona. Upon arrival in Johannesburg, he crosses paths with a sexy siren and becomes embroiled in a gangster face-off triggered by his crooked Uncle Norman.

WINNER! Best First Feature- Fespaco Film Festival

What the Critics are Saying

"A rollicking mix of farce and folly! "- San Francisco Art Institute

"A quirky combination of love, tears, death and comedy. Max and Mona is a charming and deftly made film!" - London Film Festival

"Colorful, bawdy, authentic!" - Bay Area Reporter

"A shaggy goat story. Teddy Mattera applies a wonderfully mythic touch! " - Variety

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