Saskia Vredeveld’s films and photographs
SAS showcases authentic, insightful and thought-provoking South African stories. Captured intimately and told by people, both ordinary and iconic, these stories are revealing, heartbreaking and inspiring – a moving testimony to a compassionate people in search of their own identity.
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Filmmaker Saskia Vredeveld
Out of Eden
The story of the Bushmen of South Africa. In 1999, land in the Kalahari Desert was handed over to the last hundred Bushmen who have to breathe new life into their traditional existence as nomadic hunters. The film shows how the Bushmen cope with the demands of the modern era.
The Beloved Country
An insight into the South African extreme right movement early 90’s.
Across the Border
The Border War during the 70’s and 80’s and the effect it had on the men.
Black Diamonds
The story of the new black middle class in South Africa.
Self Portrait, Roger Ballen
A documentary about the controversial photographer Roger Ballen who photographs the poor whites.
Ela Gandhi
A portrait of peace activist Ela Gandhi, granddaughter of the great Mahatma Gandhi who lives in Durban.
Memento Mori
A short art film in collaboration with photographer Roger Ballen.
Swan Lake Slums
Against the backdrop of a harsh reality, 5 teenagers – from the first generation of ‘born frees’ in a post-apartheid South Africa, dream of a better future through music and dance. Now 7 years on they are young adults and question Mandela’s promises. In 2008 Dutch based, South African filmmaker, Saskia Vredeveld filmed five…
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