Poppie Nongena (2020)
The love for her family held no curfew. Needed no permit. Had no boundaries
Based on a true story: South Africa, mid 70s. When her husband becomes too ill to work, Poppie is deemed by the law to be an illegal resident in her own country. Based on the Elsa Joubert novel regarded as one of the best African novels of the century.
Director: Christiaan Olwagen
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: January 31, 2020
Cast
- Clementine Mosimane - Poppie Nongena
- Anna-Mart van der Merwe - Antoinette Swanepoel
- Chris Gxalaba - Stone Nongena
- Nomsa Nene - Lena
- Deon Nebulane - Plank
- Aphiwe Sithole - Bonisile Nongena
- Nicole Holm - Mrs. Retief
- Letlotlo Zimkhitha Mohlabeng - Thandi Nongena
- Thembalethu Ntuli - Weekend Nongena
- Kathryn Beulah - Chrissie Swanepoel
Screenplay
- Christiaan Olwagen (Screenplay)
- Saartjie Botha (Screenplay)
- Elsa Joubert (Novel)
Production: Helena Spring Production
Country: South Africa
Language: Afrikaans, English
Original Language: af
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Poppie Nongena about?
- Based on a true story: South Africa, mid 70s. When her husband becomes too ill to work, Poppie is deemed by the law to be an illegal resident in her own country. Based on the Elsa Joubert novel regarded as one of the best African novels of the century.
- Who directed Poppie Nongena?
- Poppie Nongena was directed by Christiaan Olwagen.
- Who stars in Poppie Nongena?
- Poppie Nongena stars Clementine Mosimane, Anna-Mart van der Merwe, Chris Gxalaba, Nomsa Nene, Deon Nebulane, Aphiwe Sithole.
- How long is Poppie Nongena?
- Poppie Nongena has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Poppie Nongena?
- Poppie Nongena is a Drama film.
- Where was Poppie Nongena produced?
- Poppie Nongena was produced in South Africa.