The White Line (2020)
Framed by scenes of Namibia's formal independence as a newly formed African country in 1990, Desiree Kahikopo's historical romance takes us back to 1963, soon after the 1959 uprising in Old Location — an area segregated for black residents of Windhoek, the capital of Namibia (then a territory of South Africa). It is in this setting that Sylvia Kamutjemo (Girley Charlene Jazama, who also produces), a black domestic worker, meets Afrikaner police officer Pieter de Wet (Jan-Barend Scheepers) on a routine passbook check. As the pair exchange letters and a story of forbidden love across racial lines unfolds, Kahikopo explores an underrepresented period of Namibian history with compassion and hope.
Director: Désirée Kahikopo-Meiffret
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: February 7, 2020
Cast
- Girley Jazama - Sylvia Kamutjema
- Jan-Baren Scheepers - Pieter de Wit
- Sunet Van Wyk - Anna-Marie Van der Merwe
- Mervin Uahupirapi - Unotjari Kamutjemo
- Chari Botha - Jan Van der Merwe
- Joalette de Villiers - Sunet de Kock
- Vanessa Kamatoto - Jacobine Kamutjemo
- Desmond Katamila - Godfried Jnr Kamutjemo
- Muhindua Kaura - Godfried Snr Kamutjemo
- Hazel Hinda - Older Sylvia
Screenplay
Music: Ponti Dikuua
Cinematography: Renier de Bruyn
Editing: Renier de Bruyn
Production: Namibia Film Commission, Ruach Pictures, JazAds Advertising, JusThink Marketing
Country: Namibia
Original Language: af
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The White Line about?
- Framed by scenes of Namibia's formal independence as a newly formed African country in 1990, Desiree Kahikopo's historical romance takes us back to 1963, soon after the 1959 uprising in Old Location — an area segregated for black residents of Windhoek, the capital of Namibia (then a territory of South Africa). It is in this setting that Sylvia Kamutjemo (Girley Charlene Jazama, who also produces), a black domestic worker, meets Afrikaner police officer Pieter de Wet (Jan-Barend Scheepers) on a routine passbook check. As the pair exchange letters and a story of forbidden love across racial lines unfolds, Kahikopo explores an underrepresented period of Namibian history with compassion and hope.
- Who directed The White Line?
- The White Line was directed by Désirée Kahikopo-Meiffret.
- Who stars in The White Line?
- The White Line stars Girley Jazama, Jan-Baren Scheepers, Sunet Van Wyk, Mervin Uahupirapi, Chari Botha, Joalette de Villiers.
- How long is The White Line?
- The White Line has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The White Line?
- The White Line is a Drama, History, Romance film.
- Where was The White Line produced?
- The White Line was produced in Namibia.