THE QUIET ONE

After decades of silence, a Guatemalan-born photojournalist who documented South Africa’s rebirth begins reconnecting with his estranged son. Through images, memories, and presence, The Quiet One becomes a story about repairing what was lost.

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From the turbulent streets of post-apartheid Yeoville to the lush mountains of Guatemala, The Quiet One is not just a historical record — it’s a meditation on what it means to see, and be seen. Supported by the NFVF, Gauteng Film Commission, and a committed Canadian co-producer, this film is now gearing up for international exposure through the prestigious Sunny Side of the Doc marketplace.

With echoes of award-winning global documentaries like Searching for Sugar Man, Don’t Blink – Robert Frank, and Ernest Cole: Lost and Found, The Quiet One is poised to captivate both South African and global audiences. It’s a story that celebrates quiet resilience and reminds us that history is not only made in headlines — but in the margins, too.

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Co-Creator

Mark de Nobrega

Co-Creator

Aguil Deng

Co-Creator

Janette de Villiers,

Co-Creator

Lewton Geyser

Co-Creator

Andrew Worsdale

Co-Creator

Monica Rorvik

Co-Creator

Nicola Bosse

Co-Creator

Michelle Joubert