About the film
La Commission de la vérité is a 1999 documentary directed by André Van In and produced by Denis Freyd. Running 158 minutes, it examines the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and apartheid. The film is associated with Belgium and France and was produced by Archipel 33.
It is in French. Its subject places the documentary within the history of South Africa’s apartheid era and the commission created to address that period. The long runtime allows the film to remain with its central historical and political subjects rather than offering only a brief introduction.
Viewers approaching La Commission de la vérité can expect a French-language documentary focused on truth, reconciliation, and apartheid, presented through André Van In’s direction and the production support of Denis Freyd and Archipel 33.
Who it is for
It suits viewers studying apartheid, truth and reconciliation processes, and political history. French-language documentary audiences and classroom viewers seeking a long-form treatment may find it appropriate.
Worth knowing
- Focuses on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
- Examines apartheid
- 158-minute runtime
- Directed by André Van In
- Produced by Archipel 33
Before you press play
- French-language presentation
- Nearly three hours long
- Released in 1999
The short of it
La Commission de la vérité is a long French documentary centered on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and apartheid. Its historical subject and 158-minute runtime suit viewers prepared for an extended examination of these topics.