Alison (2016) Apr 2026

Two men abducted Botha at knifepoint, drove her to a remote nature reserve, and subjected her to a brutal attack. She was raped, stabbed over 60 times (including more than 30 times in the abdomen), and her throat was slashed to the point of near-decapitation.

is a powerful South African documentary film that recounts the extraordinary survival and subsequent life of Alison Botha . Directed by Uga Carlini, the film uses a "hybrid" style—combining intimate interviews with highly stylized, almost fairytale-like reenactments—to tell a story described as one of "monsters, miracles, and hope". Core Premise & Story Alison (2016)

The film is based on the 1994 real-life abduction of Alison Botha outside her home in Port Elizabeth. Two men abducted Botha at knifepoint, drove her

Rather than focusing solely on the brutality, the film explores Botha’s refusal to remain a victim. It details her journey toward becoming a world-renowned motivational speaker and her fight for justice. Film Production & Style Directed by Uga Carlini, the film uses a

Left for dead, Botha managed to crawl to a nearby road while holding her own intestines and keeping her head steady to prevent further injury to her neck.