KILLER BABOONS OF CAPE TOWN

Cinemavixion Review

Cape's Last Stand: The Baboon Conflict offers a compelling look at the intense and often fraught relationship between the baboons of Table Mountain and the inhabitants of Cape Town. The documentary highlights the shift in perception of these intelligent creatures, from celebrated icons of the region's wildlife to increasingly bold raiders of human settlements. The film adeptly captures the community's division, with some advocating for the baboons' protection and others demanding stricter control. The emergence of a specialized 'Baboon Police' unit underscores the extreme measures being taken to manage the escalating conflict. This work poses a critical question about the possibility of peaceful coexistence between humanity and the wild, presenting a nuanced view of a complex ecological and social challenge.