This lyrical gem of a film takes place in Beaufort Wes a small town in the Karoo, an arid stretch of land in South Africa. Gert Vlok Nel lives in this obscure place, but has managed to become one of South Africa's most celebrated poets and troubadors. His works are deeply personal, and his lovely songs are sung in a weary, yet sweet voice. Beautiful in Beaufort Wes is a portrait of Nel, told in song and poetry, but it is also a portrait of life in this small town where an array of characters go about their lives, and share with us their hopes, their regrets, and their small triumphs.

LEARN MORE:

Read about Gert Vlok Nel in his Wikipedia entry

Purchase Gert Vlok Nel's CD "Beaufort Wes Se Beautiful Woorde"
 

About Doc-Debut
This film originally aired as part of Doc-Debut, a series on Link TV highlighting unique and groundbreaking international documentary films. Each week features the U.S. television premiere of a new foreign doc, offering American audiences unprecedented perspectives on world events and culture, as seen through the eyes of individuals across the globe. The series also provides a unique outlet for films by independent directors and producers to reach a much wider international audience.

DOC-DEBUT airs every Sunday at 8pm Pacific and every Saturday at 8pm Eastern.