The Harvesters (2018)
South Africa, Free State region, isolated stronghold to the Afrikaans white ethnic minority culture. In this conservative farming territory obsessed with strength and masculinity, Janno is different, secretive, emotionally frail. One day his mother, fiercely religious, brings home Pieter, a hardened street orphan she wants to save, and asks Janno to make this stranger into his brother. The two boys start a fight for power, heritage and parental love.
Director: Etienne Kallos
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: August 23, 2018
Cast
- Brent Vermeulen - Janno
- Alex van Dyk - Pieter
- Juliana Venter - Marie
- Morné Visser - Jan
- Danny Keogh - Oupa
- Erica Wessels - Anel
- Benré Labuschagne - Hennie
- Roxanna Kerdachi - Little sister
- Biané Hattingh - Little sister
- Barné Hattingh - Little sister
Screenplay
- Etienne Kallos (Screenplay)
Music: Evgueni Galperine
Cinematography: Michał Englert
Editing: Muriel Breton
Production: Spier Films, Lava Films
Country: South Africa, France, Poland
Language: Afrikaans, English
Original Language: af
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
adoption, coming of age, afrikaans, religion, prostitution, recovering addict, lgbt, cannes
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Harvesters about?
- South Africa, Free State region, isolated stronghold to the Afrikaans white ethnic minority culture. In this conservative farming territory obsessed with strength and masculinity, Janno is different, secretive, emotionally frail. One day his mother, fiercely religious, brings home Pieter, a hardened street orphan she wants to save, and asks Janno to make this stranger into his brother. The two boys start a fight for power, heritage and parental love.
- Who directed The Harvesters?
- The Harvesters was directed by Etienne Kallos.
- Who stars in The Harvesters?
- The Harvesters stars Brent Vermeulen, Alex van Dyk, Juliana Venter, Morné Visser, Danny Keogh, Erica Wessels.
- How long is The Harvesters?
- The Harvesters has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is The Harvesters?
- The Harvesters is a Drama film.
- Where was The Harvesters produced?
- The Harvesters was produced in South Africa, France, Poland.
- What are the themes of The Harvesters?
- The themes of The Harvesters include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.