Plot for Peace

2013

1h 24m

Documentary

History

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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76%

17 Reviews

Tomatometer

75%

100+ Ratings

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The untold story of apartheid's fall in South Africa and the mysterious French businessman who helped secure Nelson Mandela's release from jail.

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An amazing film! Such a fascinating story--the editor and co-director at a Q&A mentioned that he was brought on board to make it feel like a political thriller as opposed to a straight documentary--and that decision certainly paid off. Go and see it if you can; it's well worth your time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Carlos Agulló

Director

Mandy Jacobson

Director

Winnie Mandela

Actor

Pik Botha

Actor

Stephen Smith

Writer

Mandy Jacobson

Producer

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It's a remarkable story, one very few know about. This exciting documentary reclaims this man for history, while showing us how a belief in peace and diplomacy can sometimes make the impossible real.

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Kate Muir

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A surprising reassessment of troubled times.

Jan 2, 2018

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Walter V. Addiego

San Francisco Chronicle

Not everyone is an unalloyed fan of Ollivier, but it's hard not to admire his effectiveness.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 6, 2014

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John Bleasdale

CineVue

All the major players are interviewed and the directors of Plot for Peace are canny enough to allow the arguments that still remain to get equal airing.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 8, 2019

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

Illuminating, but too dry and exhausting.

Rated: 5/10

Nov 1, 2014

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Kam Williams

Baret News

Revisionist history doc chronicles Frenchman's secret role in toppling Apartheid.

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Synopsis

The untold story of apartheid's fall in South Africa and the mysterious French businessman who helped secure Nelson Mandela's release from jail.

Director: Carlos Agulló, Mandy Jacobson
Screenwriter: Stephen Smith
Genre: Documentary, History, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 4, 2016
Runtime: 1h 24m