Thanks to support of Ichikowitz Foundation Mandy Jacobson attended the 22 NYC African Fill Festival for a special screening of Plot for Peace. Continue reading
PLOT FOR PEACE featured at the 22nd New York African Film Festival
A fascinating account of off-the-books diplomacy in the 1980’s, Plot for Peace is that rare documentary that both augments the historical record and is paced like a thriller.
“Plot for Peace”, a documentary feature OSCAR contender by Variety Staff
(Carlos Aguilo, Mandy Jacobson, Indelible Media)
South African docu on diplomat Jean-Yves Ollivie — who served as a mediator for a number of important African peace negotiations in the 1980s — has won awards from the Hamptons, Palm Springs and Sao Paulo film festivals.
‘Plot for Peace’ unveils an unsung anti-apartheid hero
The documentary “Plot for Peace” reveals Jean-Yves Ollivier as an unsung hero who helped to engineer the demise of South African apartheid.
Born in Algeria to a French family, Ollivier witnessed the Algerian War as a teen. His family was among the 1 million displaced when Algeria won its independence from France, and the expulsion had a profound effect on him.
“Five Movies Out This Weekend You Don’t Know About But Should,” includes PLOT FOR PEACE
THE VILLAGE VOICE – October 30, 2014 –“Five Movies Out This Weekend You Don’t Know About But Should,” includes PLOT FOR PEACE, by Alan Scherstuhl.
“A Wheeler-Dealer Turned Broker for Racial Justice ‘Plot for Peace,’ About a Frenchman in South Africa”
THE NEW YORK TIMES – October 30, 2014 – “A Wheeler-Dealer Turned Broker for Racial Justice ‘Plot for Peace,’ About a Frenchman in South Africa,” by Daniel Gold.
A fascinating account of off-the-books diplomacy in the 1980s, “Plot for Peace” is that rare documentary that both augments the historical record and is paced like a thriller.
‘Plot for Peace’ Documentary offers perspective on SA’s transition
An interview with the filmmaker Mandy Jacobson, about this important documentary, working under the Ichikowitz Foundation.Continue reading
‘Plot For Peace’ uncovers the life of a mysterious man behind the scenes of apartheid
News24 speaks to South African filmmaker, Mandy Jacobson, about her documentary, Plot For Peace, which explores the secret life of a French businessman behind the scenes of apartheid, brokering for peace.Continue reading
Plot For Peace: Filming is Nhlanhla Mthethwa’s firm passion.
PRODUCER and Director Nhlanhla Mthethwa has always been fascinated by films and how they are made.Continue reading
Plot For Peace: Online Film Reviews and International Coverage.
With its launch at the Durban International Film Festival on 23 July and rolling out to various Ster-Kinekor Cinema Nouveau complexes around South Africa: http://africanoralhistory.com/news/plot-for-peace-cinema-nouveau/, Plot For Peace has enjoyed great press and online coverage with critical acclaim throughout. A selection of these online reviews for your reading pleasure.
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