South Africa / 1996 / 11mins / Drama / English

Kobus, the mayor of a small town, becomes infatuated with Marie, a health enthusiast. He is very distressed when the apartheid laws are scrapped and Marie no longer does her laps at the local swimming pool. Kobus ponders the reasons for her absence. Is it perhaps because she doesn’t want to be seen there by some of her fellow swimmers? As a solution, he buys the pool and offers it to Marie. She rejects Kobus, which astounds him, and – disgusted that he could think her prejudiced – Marie takes up jogging instead.

Nantie Steyn

Nantie Steyn studied journalism and politics at Rhodes University and graduated in 1989. She received a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Journalism from Wits University. Nantie has worked in print media, and as a producer, screenwriter and theater critic. She started her film career in 1991 while doing research for documentaries on training and development. She currently lectures at the Film, AFDA - South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance and conducts research on film semiotics, film genre and South African audiences. She has produced TV series including The Lab (2008) and Kaelo Stories of Hope (2012). Learn More