Original upload date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT
Archive date: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 13:02:40 GMT
Winner of the C&CI In Zero Film Competition 2012
In Cape Town, beyond the Sea Point Promenade, lies a concrete structure known as Graaff's Pool.It was built for a wealthy lady confined to a wheelchai
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r in the early 1930's. Re-appropriated many times over, it has served various, marginalised social groups - becoming a landmark in folklore and local consciousness.
In 2005, Sea Point politicians attempted to demolish the structure. Still severely damaged, the pool's future is uncertain.
Behind the Wall visually documents this stark natural environment and uniquely constructed space, while exploring its richly layered social history.
Credits:
Directed, co-written, edited and scored by Max Milne
Shot, co-written and edited by Ronan Steyn
Produced and VFX by Andre Malan
Voices:
Kate-Peacock Steyn
Ronan Steyn
Actors:
Meghan Ho-Tong
Andre Malan
With Special thanks to Steven Markovitz.
