Synopsis

Having escaped starvation and tyranny in their homeland of Zimbabwe, four friends have conquered the odds to become South Africa’s top sommeliers. Driven by relentless optimism, a passion for their craft and an ingrained sense of national pride, they form Zimbabwe’s first national wine tasting team and set their sights on the coveted title of ‘World Wine Tasting Champions’. When this team of mavericks finally arrives in France to compete, they successfully turn an establishment of privilege and tradition on its head.

A truly heart-warming documentary that will show you just how unshakable the human spirit can be.

Director Warwick Ross & Rob Coe

Writer Warwick Ross, Robert Coe, Paul Marphy

Cast Joseph Dhafana, Marlvin Gwese, Tinashe Nyamudoka, Pardon Taguzu

Producers Warwick Ross, Robert Coe

Production Credits Third Man Films

Warwick Ross & Rob Coe

Warwick Ross is an Australian producer, director and writer best known for the AACTA and AWGIE Award-winning feature-documentary RED OBSESSION and the hit comedy classic, YOUNG EINSTEIN. Starting his career with THE BLUE LAGOON, ROADGAMES and THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN INVINCIBLE, Warwick also produced feature films RECKLESS KELLY and MR ACCIDENT.   Rob Coe is an Australian producer, writer and director. He Executive Produced the AACTA award-winning feature documentary RED OBSESSION (2013), narrated by Russell Crowe, and produced BEAST (2015), which was nominated for the 2020 Byron Kennedy Award for best Australian Indie film of the decade. BLIND AMBITIONis Rob’s directorial debut.

Festival Section Year Location
TribeccaOfficial Selection2021
Sydney Film Festival2021
Reykjavik International Film Festival2021
Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival2022