The temperate and evocative Afrikaans masterwork Verraaiers (Traitors) takes a nostalgic journey into the past that shaped the future of South Africa. Film is a window through which we can experience the world and, with Verraaiers, the wistful reminiscence instils a pride of who we are as South Africans, and unloads the baggage of our history.
Although the story is focused on the tragic fate of Boer traitors during the Anglo-Boer War, it's an anthem for freedom fighters today and shows clearly that the conflicts and confrontations that divide families, society and a nation are reflections of historic wars and battles that formed the cornerstones and foundations of the New South Africa.
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