Liefling (2010)

Liefling the movie is one big nostalgic train and carriage that collides head- on with your "Boer" heart!

Liefling (2010) poster

The name of the film, Liefling, says it all. This is a love story that's been told by using evergreen Afrikaans songs from the 70's up to the latest hits of today. This musical is mainly about the life of Liefling Marais, a girl with a passion for life, who loves adventure. Liefling lives on a farm with her father Simon, mother Linda, grandfather Karel, brother Kobus and house keeper Katy. Simon is a professor at the university where we meet the 3 friends, Jan, Pieter and Gert in one of his classes. They also live in Hartbeespoort Jan lives with his grandmother Elsa Ferreira. The story starts during the December holidays. A spoilt rich girl, Melanie von Staden has one thing in mind and that is to reel in heart throb Jan Ferreira who has his eye set on Liefling. Fate unexpectedly brings lovers, friends and so called enemies together. This is a love story full of tears and laughter, song and dance.

Director: Brian Webber, Erik Holm, Johan Heystek, Nike Holm
Genre: Romance, Drama, Music
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date:

Cast

Editing: Anel Stolp
Production: Hartiwood Films
Country: South Africa
Language: Afrikaans, English
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: af

Themes

Musical Spectacle

Keywords

musical

Trailer

Liefling Trailer
More Films by Director: Brian Webber, Erik Holm, Johan Heystek, Nike Holm
More Films in Genre: Romance, Drama, Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liefling about?
The name of the film, Liefling, says it all. This is a love story that's been told by using evergreen Afrikaans songs from the 70's up to the latest hits of today. This musical is mainly about the life of Liefling Marais, a girl with a passion for life, who loves adventure. Liefling lives on a farm with her father Simon, mother Linda, grandfather Karel, brother Kobus and house keeper Katy. Simon is a professor at the university where we meet the 3 friends, Jan, Pieter and Gert in one of his classes. They also live in Hartbeespoort Jan lives with his grandmother Elsa Ferreira. The story starts during the December holidays. A spoilt rich girl, Melanie von Staden has one thing in mind and that is to reel in heart throb Jan Ferreira who has his eye set on Liefling. Fate unexpectedly brings lovers, friends and so called enemies together. This is a love story full of tears and laughter, song and dance.
Who directed Liefling?
Liefling was directed by Brian Webber, Erik Holm, Johan Heystek, Nike Holm.
Who stars in Liefling?
Liefling stars Lika Berning, Bobby van Jaarsveld, Sonja Herholdt, Alwyn Swart, Paul du Toit, Rouel Beukes.
How long is Liefling?
Liefling has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
What genre is Liefling?
Liefling is a Romance, Drama, Music film.
How much did Liefling gross?
Liefling grossed $2M worldwide.
Where was Liefling produced?
Liefling was produced in South Africa.
What are the themes of Liefling?
The themes of Liefling include: Musical Spectacle.