Production Stills

French producer Michel Noll (left), Nyameka Goniwe (centre) and David Forbes (right) outside the Goniwe home in Lingelihle, Cradock.

David captures the abduction scene of the dramatic recreations with a hi-definition camera, while a second camera (see shadow on car door) records the scene in slow motion.

David briefs sound recordist Mzukisi Mtshiselo about some special sound needs.

Line Producer and First Assistant Director Richard Green sets up a crowd scene while camera trainee Liso Makambi takes notes.

A crowd of extras recreate the funeral of the Cradock Four

Production Designer Birrie le Roux (centre) with art dept stalwarts Toure Abu Bakar (left) and Tyrone Keogh (right)

David and Michel shooting in Cradock, September 2009

David sets up a shot under the watchful eye of a group of excited township kids.

October 2006: David films at the National Archives after winning a High Court order giving him access to the files.

2006: David films solo in Cradock.

An exact replica of Matthew’s car was used as an action vehicle, and then burned to accurately reproduce the events of the story.