Finding Optel
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.
Arrive early for a film-themed treasure hunt at Hyde Park Picture House! Part of the LYFF Cine-Takeover at HPPH, for Leeds Young Film Festival 2026.  2.png)
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Content Guidance
Contains themes of grief, animal abuse (dog fighting) and characters younger viewers may find threatening.
Director Jesse Brown, Mikayla Joy Brown
Running time 80 mins
Production year 2025
Country South Africa
Language Afrikaans with English Subs, English
Courtesy of Blended Films
Certificate This film is rated PG subject to Leeds City Council Licensing
Recommended Age 7+
Premiere Status Northern