An exquisite period piece that skillfully explores the intersections of sex, race and politics takes place in 18th century South Africa, telling the passionate (true) story of two men caught in an unjust system rife with racism, homophobia and cruelty.
Cinematography
Bleached colonial light versus candlelit intimacy—stunning.
Writing
Dialogue in Afrikaans, Dutch, English; language as cage.
Acting
Brown and Sandilands build entire histories in glances.
Director
John Greyson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
CA
ZA
