Blood and Glory

 

Blood and Glory 2016

• Director: Sean Else
• Based on the book: no
• Cast: Stian Bam, Charlotte Salt, Grant Swanby
• Personal “oh yeah him/her” reaction, i.e. have seen this actor in:
• Grant Swanby – Invictus, Mandela, Blood Diamond
• Why? Possibly interesting.
• Seen: 24 January 2024 

       During the Anglo-Boer War a group of Boer freedom fighters are imprisoned in a British camp under brutal conditions. Through twists and turns they form a rugby team to play against the British team. Supposedly based on a true story.

       Keep in mind, however, that the Boers hated blacks and were convinced that slavery was acceptable. They eventually lost the war but retained power in South Africa, creating Apartheid and perpetuating the system into the 90’s. Remember too, that the land they were defending from the Brits had been stolen by them from the South Africans. So they were hardly heroes.

       The film might have been watchable if it had been about real heroes, but it’s just propaganda. Because I watched it to the end: 

1* of 5