The culmination of five years footage, Pa/Father is a documentary that offers a glimpse of the life of a forgotten scientist.

Set against the backdrop of an everyday family, Pa/Father gives a personal account of a man who tries to live with his sad memories while desperately trying to continue what he loves best - being a scientist.

Someone forgotten by his profession and battling with alcohol abuse, who still remains a central figure in his family.

35 min
Afrikaans with English subtitles

Official selection
Apollo Film Festival
2005

Official selection
Commonwealth Film Festival UK
2005

Official selection
Docusur Documentary Film Festival Spain
2006

Official selection
African Film Festival Tarifa
2008