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An interracial gay love story set in early 18th century South Africa about two men -- a black prisoner living in a Cape Town penal colony and a Dutch sailor -- who weather injustices as a result of their affair.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Biccari, Giulio (Cinematographer)
Format: Video
Language:Dutch
English
Afrikaans
Language Notes:In Dutch, English, Afrikaans, with English subtitles.
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Pluck Productions, 2003.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Gay men > South Africa > 18th century > Drama.
Prisons > South Africa > 18th century > Drama.
Gay men
Prisons
South Africa
1700-1799
Streaming video.
Drama
Feature films
Historical films
Prison films
Romance films
LGBTQ+ films.
Feature films.
Romance films.
Prison films.
Historical films.
Gay films.
Films d'amour.
Films de prison.
Films historiques.
Films homosexuels.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
Description
Summary:An interracial gay love story set in early 18th century South Africa about two men -- a black prisoner living in a Cape Town penal colony and a Dutch sailor -- who weather injustices as a result of their affair.
Physical Description:1 streaming video file (100 minutes) : sound, color
Playing Time:01:42:59
Production Credits:Directors, John Greyson, Jack Lewis ; producers, Anita Lee, Steven Markovitz, Platon Trakoshis ; cinematographer, Giulio Biccari ; editor, Roslyn Kalloo.