The Umbrella Men is a 2022 South African crime comedy film directed by John Barker.
[1] It screened at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) that September, where it competed in the Contemporary World Cinema category.
[3] John Barker first came up with the concept for The Umbrella Men over 10 years before the film would eventually be made into feature length.
Set in Bo-Kaap, principal photography took place on location in Cape Town.
[4] The sequel, The Umbrella Men: Escape From Robben Island in 2024.