Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story (2018)
When a mother's love forces her to act
Based on true events, the film tells a story of the damaged relationship between a woman and her son, who is addicted to drug abuse. It also narrates the itenary of events that led to the murder of her son, as well as the legal process that followed afterwards.
Director: Daryne Joshua
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 123 min
Release Date: September 7, 2018
Cast
- Jill Levenberg - Ellen Pakkies
- Jarrid Geduld - Abie Pakkies
- Clint Brink - Adrian Samuels
- Carmen Maarman - Cheryl
- Grant Swanby - Pastor Abrahams
- Amrain Ismail-Essop - Leticia Bailey
- Russel Savadier - Martin Yodaiken
- Elton Landrew - Odneal Pakkies
- Gershwin Mias - Rifaat
- Ilse Klink - Judge. Von Dheman
Screenplay
Music: Quinn Lubbe
Cinematography: Zenn van Zyl
Editing: C.A. van Aswegen
Production: Moving Billboard Picture Company
Country: South Africa
Language: Afrikaans, English
Original Language: af
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story about?
- Based on true events, the film tells a story of the damaged relationship between a woman and her son, who is addicted to drug abuse. It also narrates the itenary of events that led to the murder of her son, as well as the legal process that followed afterwards.
- Who directed Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story?
- Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story was directed by Daryne Joshua.
- Who stars in Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story?
- Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story stars Jill Levenberg, Jarrid Geduld, Clint Brink, Carmen Maarman, Grant Swanby, Amrain Ismail-Essop.
- How long is Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story?
- Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story has a runtime of 2h 3m (123 minutes).
- What genre is Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story?
- Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story is a Drama film.
- Where was Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story produced?
- Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story was produced in South Africa.