Harold Strachan

Harold Strachan, the mastermind of South African cinema, was born in Durban, South Africa in 1925 and began his active filmmaking career in the mid-20th century. Primarily focused on the documentary genre, Strachan's works such as "My Country My Hat" and "Generations of Resistance" have shed light on the political turbulence and resistance movements in South Africa, although they have not received any major awards at international film festivals. Strachan's authorial style is marked by a raw and unfiltered depiction of the reality, a potent instrument he used to reveal the harsh apartheid regime and its impact on his home country.

Beyond his cinematic accomplishments, Harold Strachan is a man of immense courage and resilience, using his camera not just to entertain, but to challenge, educate, and inspire, all while living under the oppressive thumb of apartheid.