Memories of Rain
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Subjects:
Activism, African Studies, History, Human Rights, Political Science, Racism |
Grade Level: Coll-Adult
Producer: Journeyman Pictures
Closed Captioned: No |
Running Time: 120 mins
Country of Origin: Germany
Study Guide: No |
Copyright Date: 2004
Available in French: No
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“Memories of Rain“ tells the story of Jenny C. and Kevin Q., two South Africans, she from the white world, he from the black, who fought as commanders in the intelligence service of the armed wing of the African National Congress (ANC) against the Apartheid government. The film is not a historical study of the armed struggle of the ANC but the story of two people's personal experiences, of how they grew up and became involved in the underground, of their goals and ideals, and of the struggle to maintain these when confronted with the dark side of a military conflict. It is the story of a life spent in exile which leads Kevin through the ANC military camps in Angola and Jenny through intelligence training in the former German Democratic Republic in East Berlin. In the attitudes and experiences of Jenny and Kevin, and of those around them, a picture emerges of humanity and bravery, of dedication and sacrifice. But their lives are fraught, too, with pain and guilt, with doubt and disappointment as the contradictions of the armed struggle unfold around them. --- Director's Notes: “...They are not shining knights waving their banners of pure ideals, but ordinary people, beset by doubts and weaknesses who nevertheless held on to their goal of regaining their humanity. And in so doing they have done us all a service.” |
Links: http://www.memories-of-rain.com
