Pavement Aristocrats - The Bergies of Cape Town

Looks at a group of homeless people, the Bergies, in Cape Town, South Africa. Through a series of interviews, the film traces the Bergie community back to their Khoisan roots, outlines colonial dispossession, and looks at problems with alcohol dependency. It also gives the community a chance to tell their story, by zooming in on the daily life of two couples

Directed by François Verster, Pavement Aristocrats - The Bergies of Cape Town leans on a strong ensemble — Pieter-Dirk Uys — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1998.