Silwerskermfees short films: Die gees agter die spiere

With: Dr Henning Gericke, Leon Schuster, Os du Randt, Cameron van der Burgh, Hennelie Gericke

Die gees agter die spiere explores the work of Dr Henning Gericke – a highly influential sports psychologist for, among others, the Springbok team, yet unknown to the general public. This intimate, inspiring documentary goes beyond the match and arena. It sheds light on the personal stories, adversity, challenges and victories of some of South Africa’s world-class athletes, presenting them as symbols of hope.

Producer: Natie Ferreira
Production Company: Pierre Malan en Natie Ferreira
Director: Pierre Malan
Editor: Wilmari van Biljon
Cinematographer: Philip van Zyl

The kykNET Silwerskerm Festival is a prestigious and proudly South African and Afrikaans film festival that has supported, empowered, and developed the local film industry for more than a decade. While a number of feature films from seasoned filmmakers make their world debut or South African premiere at this prestigious event, the festival is also a showcase for emerging talent: a series of short films, produced under the festival’s banner with the necessary mentorship, annually shine a spotlight on their craft.
The Film Festival proudly presents 6 short films from up-and-coming filmmakers, 4 short films from established filmmakers, and 5 short documentaries from the 2026 kykNET Silwerskerm Festival programme. More detailed information about the short films is available on our website. These short films were produced under the mentorship of kykNET and M-Net and premiered at the 2026 kykNET Silwerskerm Festival in Camps Bay.