Rough Aunties

　　The Film: Synopsis


　　"Fearless, feisty and resolute, the 'Rough Aunties' are a remarkable group of women unwavering in their stand to protect and care for the abused, neglected and forgotten children of Durban, South Africa. This newest documentary by internationally acclaimed director Kim Longinotto (Sisters in Law, Divorce Iranian Style) follows the outspoken, multiracial cadre of Thuli, Mildred, Sdudla, Eureka and Jackie, as they wage a daily battle against systemic apathy, corruption and greed to help the most vulnerable and disenfranchised of their communities. Neither politics, nor social or racial divisions stand a chance against the united force of the women. Once again Longinotto has managed to bring us an intimate portrait of change from Africa, this time from the new post-apartheid South Africa, a nation being transformed with hope and energy into a new democracy."

直接电影；开头一个小孩在接受心理辅导，结尾新的孩子加入了Mildred的家庭；五个女性（两位白人组织者，三位黑人，其中两人的孩子意外死去）；摄影机的介入有时反而给了倾诉者一个倾听的对象。

真的惊叹南非的生活，这群坚强的女人实践着她们的信念坚持着她们的真心在这块土地上传播着爱。内容挺虐的，我还睡了一小段，觉得片子有点长了。还好结尾很光明。

被存在那样触目惊心的事件震慑，这个世界还有太多的不好。但是好欣慰有酷比熊这样的团队存在，给绝望中的人间带来精神支柱，救出那些苦难中的孩子，女人的坚强可以如此伟大。感谢作者最后给了一个充满希望的结尾。

极度冷静的observation..导演也一样，闷骚性的女人。。。