At Thy Call

2008
35m

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7.3/10

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Two SADF soldiers, Danie, a proud Afrikaner and Nick, a rebellious Englishman, teach each other an important lesson about standing up for ones beliefs in an army that allows none.

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Set in apartheid South Africa 1984, this is the story of a young man whose Afrikaner values are tested as he accepts the compulsory draft into the military and befriends a rebellious English... Read allSet in apartheid South Africa 1984, this is the story of a young man whose Afrikaner values are tested as he accepts the compulsory draft into the military and befriends a rebellious Englishman. He must decide to either stand up for what is right or answer the Call to the Republi... Read allSet in apartheid South Africa 1984, this is the story of a young man whose Afrikaner values are tested as he accepts the compulsory draft into the military and befriends a rebellious Englishman. He must decide to either stand up for what is right or answer the Call to the Republic and his family.

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AT THY CALL played at the 2008 Cannes film Festival, and has won numerous awards for best short film, including best cinematography and script. The film has come under heavy criticism by ex Afrikaans servicemen whom feel the film paints them in a "bad" light.