morganbotelle

The White Line (2019)

Lead actress is phenomenal

Superb film! Learned a lot about the history of Southern Africa through the lens of a love story. The acting was great.

Never have I had a film captivate me as much as 'The White Line' did. As I sat in anticipation, I was fearful, I was angry, I was disgusted and I felt sad. The joy and the overwhelming pride I felt, as it fundamentally told our story, our Namibian story, is indescribable.

Set in 1963, 'The White Line' tells the story of illicit love between a black domestic worker and a white police officer after the Old Location uprising. The two subconsciously went against society's norms and found solace in love in an era where love was restricted to you only loving your kind. The storyline was solid and consistent throughout. The lead actors Girley Jazama and Jan-Barend Scheepers, including the rest of the cast, embodied their roles and did it so beautifully. Scheepers, like everyone in the room, shed tears during the closing scene, a scene that spoke volumes.