An Act of Defiance
- Director
- Jean van de Velde
- Cast
- Peter Paul Muller, Antoinette Louw, Sello Motloung
- Country
- Netherlands, South Africa
- Year
- 2017
- Duration
- 124 min
1963, South Africa. Ten men – some black, some Jewish – are arrested for conspiring to commit sabotage against the Apartheid state and its government. Led by fellow defendant Nelson Mandela and represented by courageous lawyer Bram Fischer, the group members plead not guilty, shifting attention instead to the corrupted and grossly unjust political system. This powerful and captivating true story captures a seminal moment in the fight against racism and explores the little known role of South African Jews in consigning Apartheid to history.
Awards
Winner, Dorfman Best Film Award – UK Jewish Film Festival 2017