‘Our Earth, My Blood’ produced by Anant Singh & Videovision Entertainment, in association with Distant Horizon, is very proud to have been nominated for the Official Selection of the 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival’s prestigious Golden Nymph Award which recognizes outstanding programming from around the world.
The Festival takes place from 12-16 June 2026 and 24 films from 13 countries have been officially selected to compete across the Feature Reports & News category, the Fiction Category and the Digital category. The Golden Nymph Awards will be announced at a glamourous Blue Carpet Ceremony at the Grimaldi Forum on Tuesday 16 June.
Anant Singh said, “We are delighted that ‘Our Earth, My Blood’ has been nominated for the prestigious Golden Nymph Award. The film which tells of the colonial genocide of the San people, the world’s most ancient shamanic culture, battling to survive atrocities and displacement, and whose culture and traditions are severely threatened.”
Co-directors, Craig and Damon Foster commented, “‘Our Earth, My Blood’ celebrates the voices, culture, and living heritage of the San people, the world’s oldest hunter-gatherer community. We are deeply honoured to share these powerful stories with a global audience and sincerely grateful to the Monte-Carlo Television Festival for creating a platform that recognises diverse African narratives.”
Earlier this year, President Cyril Ramaphosa officiated the reburial of 63 Khoi and San ancestral remains at the Kinderlê Monument, Northern Cape, following their repatriation from Scotland. This historic act marks a significant step in restoring dignity to victims of colonial-era appropriation, where remains were taken between 1868 and 1924 for racist research.
Cécile Menoni, CEO of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival stated, “A nomination for a Golden Nymph Award undoubtedly demonstrates that a production is of the highest caliber and we congratulate every nominee. Our Festival continues to attract exceptional shows from all parts of the world, and we are extremely pleased to be able to reveal new programs and a best-in-class Official Selection each year. South Africa stands out this year with a powerful entry, ‘Our Earth, My Blood’ which explores memory, land, and survival.”
