Finding Optel

South African sibling duo Mikayla Joy Brown and Jesse Brown co-direct this heartwarming feature debut, a quirky detective story that skilfully tackles childhood grief.

Screening dates and booking

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Credits

  • Directors

    Jesse Brown, Mikayla Joy Brown

  • Screenwriter

    Mikayla Joy Brown

  • With

    Mikayla Joy Brown, Oscar Petersen, Zenobia Kloppers

  • South Africa 2025. 80min

  • Courtesy of

    Multichoice

  • Languages

    Afrikaans, English

    With English subtitles

Introduction

Claire Abrahams, a self-appointed neighbourhood detective in Cape Town, runs a lost and found service where she locates anything and everything that has been misplaced. When Optel, the community dog, disappears, Claire goes in search of it. But his absence leads her down unexpected paths, even uncovering clues to her missing brother.

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How to book

Tickets start from £10 for all screenings and events in London, with concessions available for many screenings. Booking information and ticket prices.

If you’re aged 16 to 25, sign up for free to BFI 25 and Under for a chance to get £6 tickets to all screenings and events (subject to availability).

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