The Building of a Nation (1938)

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The epic (and very costly) retelling of the history of South Africa from 1652 to 1910, made to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Great Trek (1838)

Director: A.A. Pienaar, Joseph Albrecht
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 123 min
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Country: South Africa
Language: Afrikaans, English
Original Language: af
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Building of a Nation about?
The epic (and very costly) retelling of the history of South Africa from 1652 to 1910, made to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Great Trek (1838)
Who directed The Building of a Nation?
The Building of a Nation was directed by A.A. Pienaar, Joseph Albrecht.
Who stars in The Building of a Nation?
The Building of a Nation stars Alfred Holtzer, George Vollaire, Valda Adams, Jack Bligh, C. de Wet Marais.
How long is The Building of a Nation?
The Building of a Nation has a runtime of 2h 3m (123 minutes).
What genre is The Building of a Nation?
The Building of a Nation is a Drama, History film.
Where was The Building of a Nation produced?
The Building of a Nation was produced in South Africa.