The Albie Collection

Documentary Film | Albie - The Heart In My Head

The Heart In My Head

A documentary film launching mid-2025 to coincide with the opening of Spring is Rebellious exhibition at Zeitz MOCAA on 10 July 2025.

Watch teaser above and see behind-the-scenes images beneath. Subscribe for updates about the launch

On 90 years of life On 90 years of life

Looking back on what are now almost 90 years, I can’t believe my own life. Did all these things happen to me?

Signature: Albie

Behind the scenes during the filming of the documentary

Albie with Justice under a tree artwork projection
Albie with Malangatana painting and Govane sculpture in studio
Albie with Marjorie Wallace portrait
Albie with Koyo Kouoh
Albie at Zeitz MOCAA basement
Vanessa walking at waters edge Clifton sunrise
Albie watching archival projection in studio
Albie watching archival projection in studio
Albie watching rojection of video clip from within Maitland prison cell in studio
Albie watching projection of video clip from wedding - hugging Vanessa
Film shoot crew - Albie's office - Clifton
Albie, Vanessa, Doodle at sunrise - Clifton
Albie in discussion with Moshoeshoe Monare at Clifton
Sara Gouveia films Albie and Vanessa in sea at sunrise on beach at Clifton
Albie with film equipment and crew Stephan van der Merwe and Odon Mwanza
Albie and Vanessa with film projection of Albie and young Oliver at Maputo Mural
Albie at base of Table Mountain with Sara Gouveia and Gray Kotze
Albie in his office surrounded by film equipment
Albie and Sara Gouveia at Zeitz MOCAA spiral staircase
Albie awith colour from projections of archival footage behind him
Sara Gouveia, Rory Tsapayii and Phokeng Setai in studio
Albie filmed at Zeitz MOCAA with crea Sara Gouveia, Gray Kotze, Mike Nyembe
Doodle
Albie and Oliver in discussion
Albie, Sara Gouveia, Mike Nyembe at Zeitz MOCAA
Albie with crew Mike Nyembe, Stephan Van Der Merwe, Odon Mwanza at Clifton
Albie with Sara Gouveia, Kim Manuel and Gray Kotze at Clifton
Vanessa and Oliver play chess at Clifton
Albie and Susan Rabinowitz in office at Clifton
Sara Gouveia and Gray Kotze reflection in table at Clifton
Lunch break on shoot
Albie interview
Albie, Alan Sachs, Vanessa and film crew
Carolyn Parton and Vanessa
Film crew Albie's office
Albie with Alan Sachs
Albie in his office
Albie and Oliver Sachs conversation at Clifton
Albie, son Michael Sachs and family: Gadi Magagane, Mahlasedi Sachs and Lewatle Sachs in conversation at home of Michael and Gadi, Joburg.
Albie in ConCourt main court chamber with beaded flag and cow hides in background.
Albie and Michael Sachs in conversation at Michael and Gadi's home in Joburg
Albie speaking about Dogs of War artwork at ConCourt
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