description A World Apart Overview
A World Apart is a 1988 drama concerning the experiences of individuals during apartheid in South Africa. The film, co-produced by the UK and Zimbabwe, depicts events based on the lives of Ruth First and Joe Slovo. Hans Zimmer composed the film’s score independently for his first feature project.
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info A World Apart Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1988 |
help A World Apart FAQ
Whose real family story inspired A World Apart?
Screenwriter Shawn Slovo based the film on her parents, anti-apartheid activists Ruth First and Joe Slovo. The fictionalized story centers on 13-year-old Molly and her politically active mother, Diana.
Where and when does A World Apart take place?
The drama is set in South Africa in 1963, during escalating state repression under apartheid. It examines that period mainly through Molly's experience of her mother's arrest and the disruption of their family.
Who plays the mother and daughter in A World Apart?
Barbara Hershey plays Diana Roth, while Jodhi May plays her daughter Molly. The supporting cast includes David Suchet, Jeroen Krabbé, Tim Roth, and Linda Mvusi.
What did A World Apart win at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival?
Chris Menges's film received the Jury's Special Grand Prix at Cannes in 1988. Jodhi May, Barbara Hershey, and Linda Mvusi jointly received the festival's Best Actress award.
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