'Lelik' Is My Sacrifice (1975)
Hannes Lombard is a medical doctor who was struck off the roll for substance abuse. He takes refuge on a farm in northern Natal, where his farming efforts are unsuccessful. Buks, his godson is sent to live with him. He’s quite happy to swop city life for a carefree life on the farm with new playmates in a new school. He and Sproetie, the neighbours’ little girl soon become great friends and their laid-back existence becomes even more idyllic when Hannes gives them each a horse. But the serpent sneaks into paradise. Lelik, Buks’s dog startles Sproetie’s horse, who throws her. The fall leaves Sproetie paralysed, and Buks is consumed by selfreproach. But it is old Willem, the farmhand, and his simple wisdom who makes life bearable again for everyone.
Cast
- Pieter - Buks
- Sheba - Lelik
- Blanche Lloyd - Sproetie
- Cobus Rossouw - Hannes Lombard
- Johan Du Plooy - Tramp
- Anele Jonker - Laura
- Harry Makela - Willem
- Wilhelm Esterhuizen - Police sergeant
- Wilhelm Esterhuizen - Charles
- Josh du Toit - Nurse Prinsloo
Screenplay
- Joe Stewardson (Screenplay)
- Henk Goosen (Screenplay)
- Roelf Jacobs (Screenplay)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 'Lelik' Is My Sacrifice about?
- Hannes Lombard is a medical doctor who was struck off the roll for substance abuse. He takes refuge on a farm in northern Natal, where his farming efforts are unsuccessful. Buks, his godson is sent to live with him. He’s quite happy to swop city life for a carefree life on the farm with new playmates in a new school. He and Sproetie, the neighbours’ little girl soon become great friends and their laid-back existence becomes even more idyllic when Hannes gives them each a horse. But the serpent sneaks into paradise. Lelik, Buks’s dog startles Sproetie’s horse, who throws her. The fall leaves Sproetie paralysed, and Buks is consumed by selfreproach. But it is old Willem, the farmhand, and his simple wisdom who makes life bearable again for everyone.
- Who directed 'Lelik' Is My Sacrifice?
- 'Lelik' Is My Sacrifice was directed by Joe Stewardson.
- Who stars in 'Lelik' Is My Sacrifice?
- 'Lelik' Is My Sacrifice stars Pieter, Sheba, Blanche Lloyd, Cobus Rossouw, Johan Du Plooy, Anele Jonker.
- How long is 'Lelik' Is My Sacrifice?
- 'Lelik' Is My Sacrifice has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is 'Lelik' Is My Sacrifice?
- 'Lelik' Is My Sacrifice is a Drama film.