This is the untold story behind History, a well-kept secret behind the world-wide icon: Nelson Mandela's release was a Plot for Peace. For the first time, heads of state, generals, diplomats, master spies and anti-apartheid fighters reveal how Africa's front line states helped end apartheid. Their improbable key to Mandela's prison cell was a mysterious French businessman, dubbed "Monsieur Jacques" in classified correspondence. His trade secret was trust.... (Full plot summary below)
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This is the untold story behind History, a well-kept secret behind the world-wide icon: Nelson Mandela's release was a Plot for Peace. For the first time, heads of state, generals, diplomats, master spies and anti-apartheid fighters reveal how Africa's front line states helped end apartheid. Their improbable key to Mandela's prison cell was a mysterious French businessman, dubbed "Monsieur Jacques" in classified correspondence. His trade secret was trust.
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| Times (UK)Kate MuirA surprising reassessment of troubled times. |
| GuardianPeter BradshawHere is an intriguing documentary, with some impressive talking heads, all about the secret history of South Africa and the end of apartheid. |
| Independent (UK)Geoffrey MacnabThis documentary prises out French (but Algerian-born) businessman Jean-Yves Ollivier into the light and reveals the remarkable role he played in the end of apartheid. |
| Los Angeles TimesMartin TsaiIt's just as thrilling as it is edifying. |
| New York TimesDaniel M. GoldA fascinating account of off-the-books diplomacy in the 1980s, “Plot for Peace” is that rare documentary that both augments the historical record and is paced like a thriller. |
| Little White LiesDavid JenkinsYou'll need a rewatch to understand what's going on, but the filmmaking is not exciting enough to really warrant it. |
| User ReviewRuth JAn amazing film! Such a fascinating story--the editor and co-director at a Q&A mentioned that he was brought on board to make it feel like a political thriller as opposed to a straight documentary--and that decision certainly paid off. Go and see it if you can; it's well worth your time. |
