The story of baby Zephany Nurse’s abduction in 1997 from Groote Schuur Hospital and how she was found 17 years later is the subject of a riveting documentary soon to debut on M-Net.
Girl, Taken delves into what happened after three-day-old baby Zephany was snatched from the Cape Town hospital and then found years later. Described by critics as “gripping”, “complex” and “full of emotion”, it is directed by Francois Verster and Simon Wood and won Best South African Documentary at the Durban International Film Festival.
M-Net describes the true crime drama as “ “heartbreaking” saying: “The story of Baby Zephany, who was raised as Miche Solomon, is one many are familiar with – but not like this”.
“In Girl, Taken, she speaks about her upbringing; the devastation caused by her abduction coming to light; the dramatic criminal trial of the mother who raised her; and why she chose to stay with the Solomon family, even after learning that she had been abducted and given a new identity.”
Zephany’s biological parents, Celeste and Morne Nurse, also share their pain about losing their baby, the joy of finding her again, and the torment of losing her a second time.
Says the official press release: “This documentary follows the process of two broken families climbing the difficult path towards forgiveness and wholeness. It’s their story, told in their own words”.
Don’t miss Girl, Taken when it premieres on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) on Sunday 19 February at 20:05.
Watch the trailer right here.
