Robert and Doris navigate their love affair amid the oppressive backdrop of apartheid in South Africa. Filmmaker Yolande Zauberman captures their intimate moments while revealing Robert's moral dilemmas, particularly concerning his children and the race classification policies that dictate their lives. The film critiques the societal issues stemming from apartheid, illustrating the personal struggles faced by its subjects. 'Classified People' won the Grand Prize at the Paris Film Festival, reflecting the human cost of systemic racism in a divided nation.

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Meet Robert and Doris, navigating love under apartheid.
See the impact of race classification on families.
Find out how personal stories reveal systemic racism.

Did You Know

The film won the Grand Prize at the Paris Film Festival in 1987.
Yolande Zauberman is the director of 'Classified People.'
The documentary has a runtime of 55 minutes.
It was produced in France and is in English.

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Who directed the documentary 'Classified People'?

Yolande Zauberman directed the documentary 'Classified People'.

What year was 'Classified People' released?

'Classified People' was released in 1987.

What award did 'Classified People' win?

'Classified People' won the Grand Prize at the Paris Film Festival.

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IDFA International Documentary Festival Amsterdam

1988 • Official selection

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