Sara Blecher on directing the film "Dis ek, Anna"

Child molestation, Incest, sexual and domestic abuse are all subject matters we can easily admit do exist and are tearing down families and society. But how candid are we in dealing with such matters? How deep are willing to go, in facing and tackling these kind of ills? And when dealing with them, are we at a risk of creating new problems? Dis Ek, Anna is a South African film that looks deeply, unapologetically and openly at sexual abuse through a young afrikaaner family. The film which is based on a 2004 book by Elbie Lotter was partially created with the hope of getting young girls who are in similar situations to first realise that they are not alone and to get them talking but --- as real life would have it - Dis ek, Anna is currently facing a no under 18 rating from the film and publications board which might just defeat the purpose...http://owl.li/Rfj3P For more News visit: http://www.sabc.co.za/news Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SABCNewsOnline?lang=en Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SABCNewsOnline