
Release Year:
2025
Category:
short
Genre:
Documentary, Short
In a country grappling with the epidemic of gender-based violence, Silent Ballas turns the lens toward the men, those who speak, those who regret, and those who remain quiet. Through raw, personal testimonies, this documentary explores how South African men confront their roles in a violent system, whether as perpetrators, survivors, bystanders, or allies. Provocative and unflinching, the film asks: What does silence cost us? And what could be possible if men chose to speak, reflect, and take responsibility?