Beauty (2011)

When desire becomes obsession.

Beauty (2011) poster

François van Heerden, a mid-40s Afrikaans family man, has become devoid of any care or concern for his own measure of happiness, and so convinced of his ill-fated existence, that he is wholly unprepared when a chance encounter unravels his clean, controlled life.

Director: Oliver Hermanus
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ben Ludik
Cinematography: Jamie D. Ramsay
Editing: George Hanmer
Production: Équation, Swift Productions
Country: France, Germany, South Africa
Language: Afrikaans, English
Original Language: af

Themes

Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival

Keywords

south africa, gay club, stalker, rural area, in the closet, attempted rape, sexual repression, urban setting, cape town, south africa, sexual assault, anger issues, afrikaner, bloemfontein, family friend, gay theme

Trailer

Beauty Trailer
More Films by Director: Oliver Hermanus
More Films in Genre: Drama, Thriller

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beauty about?
François van Heerden, a mid-40s Afrikaans family man, has become devoid of any care or concern for his own measure of happiness, and so convinced of his ill-fated existence, that he is wholly unprepared when a chance encounter unravels his clean, controlled life.
Who directed Beauty?
Beauty was directed by Oliver Hermanus.
Who stars in Beauty?
Beauty stars Deon Lotz, Charlie Keegan, Michelle Scott, Albert Maritz, Roeline Daneel, Sue Diepeveen.
How long is Beauty?
Beauty has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
What genre is Beauty?
Beauty is a Drama, Thriller film.
Where was Beauty produced?
Beauty was produced in France, Germany, South Africa.
What are the themes of Beauty?
The themes of Beauty include: Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival.