FRACTURE

Alex Fynn |
South Africa |
2025 |
17Min |
English
Based on the true story of a young prisoner in Pollsmoor Prison, Fracture follows Robyn, a troubled teenager whose night of reckless rebellion spirals into a violent tragedy that changes her life forever. Sent to one of South Africa’s most brutal prisons, her deteriorating mental state is repeatedly met with solitary confinement, a system designed to suppress rather than rehabilitate. Haunted by fractured memories, violent hallucinations, and nightmares she can no longer escape, Robyn is pushed deeper into isolation with every passing day. As a prison psychologist fights to keep her out of solitary confinement, Robyn’s descent builds toward an even more horrifying reality within the walls of her solitary cell.
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Screenings

25 Jul 14:00 Suncoast 5

Alex Fynn

Alex Fynn is a bold and distinctive South African filmmaker known for his fusion of performance, visual precision, and raw emotion. He launched his directing career with the television satire Puppet Nation ZA, earning an International Emmy nomination and multiple SAFTA wins. Since then, his work has spanned documentaries and commercials, with a consistent focus on stories that linger. Fracture marks his narrative short film debut, a haunting psychological thriller that explores isolation and the devastating impact of mental illness within prisons. With this project, Alex sharpens his cinematic voice, drawing on over a decade of experience in shaping stories that stay with you long after the credits roll.

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