Platteland (2011)

This Afrikaans movie has a plotline straight out of the classic Westerns.

Platteland (2011) poster

Platteland features a stellar cast of actors and musicians and puts a vibrant new spin on some of the most popular Afrikaans hits of the past few years. It tells the story of Riana van Niekerk who is desperately fighting to save her family's farm from Mike Ferreira. He has his own agenda and is determined to drive Riana from the land and seize her farm. When Dirk Pretorius, a drifter with many secrets of his own, arrives in town, new alliances are formed and love blossoms in unexpected ways.

Director: Sean Else
Runtime: 121 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Johan Vorster
Editing: James Carroll
Country: South Africa
Language: Afrikaans
Original Language: af

Trailer

Platteland Trailer
More Films by Director: Sean Else

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Platteland about?
Platteland features a stellar cast of actors and musicians and puts a vibrant new spin on some of the most popular Afrikaans hits of the past few years. It tells the story of Riana van Niekerk who is desperately fighting to save her family's farm from Mike Ferreira. He has his own agenda and is determined to drive Riana from the land and seize her farm. When Dirk Pretorius, a drifter with many secrets of his own, arrives in town, new alliances are formed and love blossoms in unexpected ways.
Who directed Platteland?
Platteland was directed by Sean Else.
Who stars in Platteland?
Platteland stars Steve Hofmeyr, Lianie May, Bok van Blerk, Jay du Plessis, Karlien van Jaarsveld, Vaughan Gardiner.
How long is Platteland?
Platteland has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
Where was Platteland produced?
Platteland was produced in South Africa.