South Africa 2006, English, IsiZulu, SeSotho and IsiXhosa with English subtitles, Video, 95 min
Director: Angus Gibson
Screenplay : Angus Gibson
Cinematography: Dewald Aukema
Cast: Mpho Joseph Molepo, Mduduzi Mabaso, Thabo Tshabalala, S'thandiwe Kgoroge, Mbongeni Ngema
Print Source: Curious Pictures
From prolific South African filmmaker Angus Gibson comes this final episode of the popular and critically acclaimed television series.
In this timely and relevant South African story Manyisa, a young man with a cruel
past and an uncertain future, is released from prison. He is offered a new chance by Pastor Jacob. The pastor is well-meaning but Manyisa, convinced that a kind deed is never without motive, is suspicious of Jacob's generosity.
At the same time, his old guardian, crime-lord Bra Stone, wants him back and Jacob learns that Bra Stone murdered his younger brother a few years ago, perhaps with the involvement of Manyisa. It is clear that redemption will not be without pain.
Heartlines is part of a broader social project to move people away from professed values such as trust and compassion to actual lived values as a mean of facing the challenges facing our society. The story of Manyisa, in its own small way, expresses thus hopeful possibility.
The Cape Winelands will again at the 2012 edition of this festival present a series of Masterclasses and workshops. These events are sponsored by the City of Cape Town and Wesgro.
Winner of the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes festival, Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s new film has the magic of a fairy tale and the simplicity of a folk tale. Wonderfully immersive, slow and dreamy, 
