
"Illusion of Distance" explores the lasting impact of the Apartheid era on individuals like Boeta Allie, an 80-year-old man labeled as "coloured" under the Apartheid regime. Separated from his childhood friend Isaac Mbenyane due to racial segregation, Boeta Allie shares a poignant story of friendship disrupted by forced removals that tore apart communities in District 6 and scattered families across the Cape Flats. Despite living in neighboring areas - Langa and Bonteheuwel separated only by a highway - pass laws and movement restrictions prevented Boeta Allie and Isaac from reuniting for over 70 years. Join Boeta Allie on a heartfelt journey, accompanied by filmmaker Sapho Wulana, as he seeks to reconnect with his long-lost friend Isaac.
- Year2024
- Runtime10 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountrySouth Africa
- AwardsSilver Award - International Tourism Film Festival Africa 2024, Honourable Mention - Africa USA International Film Festival 2024, YAFMA - Young African Filmmakers Award 2024 Nomination
- DirectorJordy Sank
- ScreenwriterJordy Sank, Marista van Eeden, Gabriella Blumberg
- ProducerGabriella Blumberg
- CastLida Botha, Jacques Bessenger, June van Merch, Susanne Beyers, Theresa Sedras, Laura Lee Mostert, Johann Vermaak
- CinematographerGavin Pincus
- EditorEsther Badenhorst
- Production DesignSim Rossouw
- ComposerEdward George King
- Sound DesignMorné Marais
"Illusion of Distance" explores the lasting impact of the Apartheid era on individuals like Boeta Allie, an 80-year-old man labeled as "coloured" under the Apartheid regime. Separated from his childhood friend Isaac Mbenyane due to racial segregation, Boeta Allie shares a poignant story of friendship disrupted by forced removals that tore apart communities in District 6 and scattered families across the Cape Flats. Despite living in neighboring areas - Langa and Bonteheuwel separated only by a highway - pass laws and movement restrictions prevented Boeta Allie and Isaac from reuniting for over 70 years. Join Boeta Allie on a heartfelt journey, accompanied by filmmaker Sapho Wulana, as he seeks to reconnect with his long-lost friend Isaac.
- Year2024
- Runtime10 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountrySouth Africa
- AwardsSilver Award - International Tourism Film Festival Africa 2024, Honourable Mention - Africa USA International Film Festival 2024, YAFMA - Young African Filmmakers Award 2024 Nomination
- DirectorJordy Sank
- ScreenwriterJordy Sank, Marista van Eeden, Gabriella Blumberg
- ProducerGabriella Blumberg
- CastLida Botha, Jacques Bessenger, June van Merch, Susanne Beyers, Theresa Sedras, Laura Lee Mostert, Johann Vermaak
- CinematographerGavin Pincus
- EditorEsther Badenhorst
- Production DesignSim Rossouw
- ComposerEdward George King
- Sound DesignMorné Marais