TIFF2023: I hope persistent search for truth will impact audiences, says South African filmmaker Ian Gabriel on 'Death of a Whistleblower'
Against the backdrop of British colonialism, tribal conflict, apartheid, and ongoing difficulties, Ian Gabriel's Death of a Whistleblower thoughtfully blends past and present to reflect South Africa's intricate legacy, while highlighting the unwavering resilience of its women. In the film investigative journalist Luyanda Masinda's life is thrown into shock when her one night lover, well known editor Stanley Galloway, is killed in front of her in a busy Johannesburg street as the political thriller highlights the devastating risks faced by South African whistleblowers. Suman Das catches up with Ian Gabriel along with the cast at the 48th edition of Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)