Bitter Grapes
Synopsis
More than 50 million liters of South African wine are consumed annually in Nordic countries, raising questions about the conditions under which it is produced.
Synopsis
Hundreds of farm workers gather each morning in Robertson, South Africa, to begin their day in the vineyards. Many of these workers, once living on the farms, now reside in slum towns far from their jobs. Bitter Grapes, directed by Tom Heinemann, investigates the conditions faced by these laborers, who often earn just €268 a month. The film also follows a strike at the Robertson Winery in 2016, where workers demanded better wages and treatment. It questions the ethical standards of wine production for Scandinavian markets.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Find out how wine production impacts farm workers' lives.
- See the strike for better wages at Robertson Winery.
- Meet farm workers facing harsh labor conditions.
Did You Know
- Since 1994, more than a million farm workers have been evicted from South African farms.
- The import of South African wine has increased by 78% in Denmark since 2006.
- Farm workers at the Robertson Winery went on strike in 2016 demanding a salary increase to €536 a month.
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How many farm workers have been evicted from South African farms since 1994?
More than a million farm workers have been evicted from South African farms since 1994.
What percentage has the import of South African wine increased in Denmark since 2006?
The import of South African wine in Denmark has increased by 78% since 2006.
What is the monthly salary that workers at the Robertson Winery plant are demanding to be doubled?
Workers at the Robertson Winery plant are demanding a doubling of their salaries, which currently stand at €268 a month.
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