Fiela's Child (1988)
The acclaimed drama based on Dalene Matthee´s award-winning novel. "Fiela se Kind" (Fiela's Child) is the story of a white foundling boy that is raised by a brown family. But the childs life changes irrevocably when white census officials discover him living across the established borders of society, and he is removed from his foster parents. "This is the moving story about a close family being torn apart by the social convictions of the day. It is the story of a mother´s enduring love and hope to see her taken son again. Fiela is a down to earth woman farmer who does not let anyone step on her. She raised a white castaway child, Benjamin, and teaches him the simple things in life."
Director: Katinka Heyns
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: January 1, 1988
Cast
- Shaleen Surtie-Richards - Fiela Komoetie
- André Rossouw - Elias van Rooyen
- Lida Botha - Barta van Rooyen
- Dawid Minnaar - Benjamin Sr
- Jan Ellis - Benjamin Jr.
- Marchelle Verwey - Nina Sr
- Annie Malan - Nina Jr
- Limpie Basson - Kaliel September
- Isobella Bosman - Malie
- Goliath Davids - Selling Komoetie
Screenplay
Music: Johnny Boshoff
Cinematography: James Robb
Editing: Avril Beukes
Production: Sonneblom Films, Starcorp International Pictures
Country: South Africa
Language: Afrikaans
Original Language: af
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Katinka Heyns
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fiela's Child about?
- The acclaimed drama based on Dalene Matthee´s award-winning novel. "Fiela se Kind" (Fiela's Child) is the story of a white foundling boy that is raised by a brown family. But the childs life changes irrevocably when white census officials discover him living across the established borders of society, and he is removed from his foster parents. "This is the moving story about a close family being torn apart by the social convictions of the day. It is the story of a mother´s enduring love and hope to see her taken son again. Fiela is a down to earth woman farmer who does not let anyone step on her. She raised a white castaway child, Benjamin, and teaches him the simple things in life."
- Who directed Fiela's Child?
- Fiela's Child was directed by Katinka Heyns.
- Who stars in Fiela's Child?
- Fiela's Child stars Shaleen Surtie-Richards, André Rossouw, Lida Botha, Dawid Minnaar, Jan Ellis, Marchelle Verwey.
- How long is Fiela's Child?
- Fiela's Child has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Fiela's Child?
- Fiela's Child is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was Fiela's Child produced?
- Fiela's Child was produced in South Africa.