Crime Movies

A Crime of Hate: Funeka's Story

The film centres on an extraordinary black lesbian activist called Funeka Soldaat. Through her, we are able to get to the heart of a chilling phenomenon known as "corrective" or "curative" rape that is sweeping across South Africa.

Ripped Apart: Murder in a Small Town

The brutal rape and murder of Anene Booysen caused a massive outcry from South Africans, but the national outrage was short-lived. One year later not much has changed in the small town of Bredasdorp since that February night.

Mobsters

Whispers in the Dark

In 2005 a 12 year old girl was kidnapped and kept hostage by serial rapist Johnannes "Hansie" Mowers in a secret man-made bunker...

Night Terror

In April 2006, a double murder in Cape Town makes world headlines. The two victims are Brett Goldin and Richard Bloom. Goldin - a 28 year old actor at the height of his career; Bloom - a 27 year old promising fashion designer.

The Final Curtain

The Final Curtain tells the story of the tragic and untimely death of legendary South African theatre personality...

The Jesus Killer

In 2005, Jimmy Maketta terrorized a small farming community in Philippi, Cape Town. For more than 9...

Houdini Man: The Life and Crimes of Ananias Mathe

Dubbed "Houdini" for his miraculous escape,Ananias Mathe is the first person to have escaped from Pretoria's C-Max prison. In just three days he single-handedly burgled 28 houses and ... See full summary »

Operatsiya «Lyutsifer»

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The Butcher of Kraaifontein

This documentary is about the tragic life of Charmaine Mare, a young girl who had come to Cape Town...

American Terrorist

In the wake of September 11th, two brothers believe they have stopped a mass terrorist attack in New York. Now they must face the consequences of taking justice into their own hands.

But Deliver Us from Evil

A man. A woman. A car. What does love mean to each?

The Company You Keep

Siping Youth

Erlonghu Haoge Zhi Fengyun Zaiqi

Anonymosity

'Anonymous' is a hit-man who insists he is never told the targets' names or reasons why they are to be killed. Every penny he earns is spent on hospital bills for his comatose mother who is... See full summary »

Now, We're Going to Geneva

A mildly tragic story of how the Vietnam war has bad and good ramifications on the characters lives.

Verdict of a Pashtun Court

A murder committed by a man in the love of a boy. Sister becomes Wanni and married to deceased's elderly father in return. Tortured by in laws and saved by husband, deciding to divorce her.

'Til Death Do Us Part

Thandi Maqubela was the wife of acting judge Patrick Maqubela. But, in June 2009 he was found dead in his Sea Point flat...