The Giant is Falling
The film documents the key political issues in recent years in South Africa that have marked the demise of the African National Congress (ANC). These include the Marikana massacre in August 2012, whereby 34 striking miners were gunned down by the ANC government's police force. Rehad Desai documented this historic event in his 2013 film MINERS SHOT DOWN. He refers to the incident once again in his latest film and shows how the ANC is undermining its close connections to the trade unions it set up as a freedom movement under Nelson Mandela, and how students have also turned on the party to protest against tuition fees under the motto #FeesMustFall. The film's compelling footage unmasks the cynical despotism of corrupt president Jacob Zuma, who is chiefly responsible for the ANC's demise and its catastrophic losses at the most recent elections. It also introduces opposition movements that are challenging his now-untenable position.
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- Language
- Zulu
- students' movement
- south africa
- corrupt politician
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GermanyDE
- PremiereAfrica Film Festival Cologne28 Sept 2017
South AfricaZA
- PremiereJoburg Film Festival3 Nov 2016
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Giant is Falling released?
- The Giant is Falling was released on 3 November 2016.
- Where can I watch The Giant is Falling online?
- The Giant is Falling is available on OVID in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Giant is Falling?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Giant is Falling is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Giant is Falling?
- The Giant is Falling holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 1 votes.
- Who directed The Giant is Falling?
- The Giant is Falling (2016) was directed by Rehad Desai.
- How long is The Giant is Falling?
- The Giant is Falling runs for 1h 17m.
