Dora's Peace

I watched Dora's Peace last week at Cinema Nouveux in Rosebank. I was expecting the usual type of movie which comes under the genre of "Action" . I was pleasantly surprised. Although there was plenty of action there were tender moments too and even times when I laughed out loud just because something was either said or done that was "purely South African" Dora's Peace, filmed, created and produced in South Africa, is a fantastic movie depicting the mish-mash of cultures that makes South Africa so unique. It's refreshing to see a movie with such a strong lead actress fully embracing the trials and tribulations of survival on Hillbrow's mean streets. The movie takes you on a journey of discovery as Dora finds her humanity, faces her childhood demons and makes peace with them. In this I found the duality of the meaning, Dora's Peace, very symbolic. A definite must watch. Considering this was not produced with a Hollywood budget it receives 10/10

This film tells the story of Dora- a Hillbrow prostitute. She tries to save a talented young boy from the violence of organised crime. She is forced to rethink and rediscover aspects of her own self. She is a woman who is determined to do anything she sets her mind to doing. Her living circumstances don't lend themselves to this, however her determination shines through. There are violent scenes but these are justified. Does make you think about situations people are placed in and how they survive. Locally made using local actors and actresses. Very talented cast and crew. If you haven't seen it yet, you are missing out!

A must see movie!