Diamonds and Rust

Diamonds and Rust is a documentary about a diamond mining trawler, owned by De Beers, operating off the coast of southern Africa. The crew on board the rusting vessel is a mix of Namibians, Cubans and white South Africans. They are overseen by an Israeli martinet whom everyone dislikes. Racial and political tensions abound, as the generally dissatisfied crew wait for long delayed relief… The search for diamonds is a sordid enterprise, devouring the human spirit.