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Langston Whitfield is a Washington Post journalist. His editor provocatively sends him to South Africa to cover the Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearings, in which the perpetrators of murder and torture on both sides during the Apartheid era are invited to come forward and confront their victims. Telling the unvarnished .. Read more
| Starring | Samuel L. Jackson, Juliette Binoche, Brendan Gleeson |
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| Director | John Boorman |
| Genres | Drama |
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One of the strongest and most consistent elements of this film is the cinematography, and Seamus Deasy's stunning images of the dramatic South African terrain...
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Truly Awful
Dear oh dear! This is as bad as it can possibly get in movies. Awful acting (especially Jackson), truly risible script, thoroughly ... read more »
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Superb example of the genre
This had great acting particularly from Jackson and Binoche - the latter did a great Afrikaner accent.
The story was harrowing but one that had to be... read more »
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In My Country
This film could have been a great deal more. It deals with the very sensitive subject of apartheid in South Africa and, I felt, did it rather well. However, it ... read more »
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Shame
This film does no justice to either Krog's work, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission or indeed the birth pangs of the 'New South Africa'. It ... read more »
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Could not ask for more from this movie
My sister and I sat and watched this and loved it from beginning to end. Even rewinding the occasional sentence we missed! The characters and their ... read more »
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Delicate subject - cleverly handled
I thought this film was really interesting and the shots panning Cape Point are worth watching the movie alone - some beautiful filming of amazing scenery!
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must see
i think that everyone should watch this to expand their minds about what horror is going on!
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In our Times
I love this film, so much so i've purchased it and want everyone that I know, to watch it.
It's a difficult subject matter, one that at times... read more »
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Good portrayal
The times of the TRC were hectic, but necessary in the healing of South Africa. I was an extra in this film so of course I loved it! ;-) Seriously, this is a... read more »
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Completely Biased
I was disappointed with the film. What happened in South Africa under apartheit was completely unforgivable and should be spoken about, but the film made no ... read more »
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Truth and Forgiveness
I am so pleased this film was made and that I saw it. I so nearly might have gone to South Africa in the 60s as a nurse but Aparheied was anathema to me. ... read more »