The Gugulethu Seven | Encounters Mega Archive/Library
Feature
African

World Premiere
2000

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Film Poster

This is the story of an ambush. At 5 am on 3rd March 1986, police surrounded Crossroads in Guguletu, Cape Town, as ‘terrorists’ planned to attack the 7.25 am police bus. However, the bus safely passes, the terrorists are sighted and, in as many minutes, seven young men lie dead. Ten years later, the tale is unravelled by a team of young investigators for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, their findings lie at the core of the film. The genre is a detective story. Lies are uncovered, cover-ups are identified, and encrypted codes are broken. How the real truth is uncovered is the journey of this film—the true story of seven South Africans. Its exposure affirms a culture where, yet again, truth is more compelling than fiction.

The Festival organisers are pleased to host the World Premiere of this film.

Guests

Director: Lindy Wilson