Our Land (2023)

• documentary

Logline

A thought-provoking short that sheds light on a crucial aspect of South Africa’s ongoing mine disputes—land reform issues that have been largely overlooked.

Plot Summary

Director Peter Goldsmid immerses viewers in the lives of rural residents grappling with the profound implications of mines purchasing and polluting the very land they rightfully claim as their own. Unfortunately, existing laws strip these individuals of genuine authority, leaving them powerless in the face of such encroachments. Through poignant storytelling, Goldsmid exposes how these individuals find themselves at the mercy of governing bodies, challenging the established order of control and highlighting the need for change