The Trek
“The land is old, the land is ours”
Synopsis
Starvation, suspicion and madness plague a group of 1846 settlers as they journey across the Kalahari under the eyes of two desert spirits.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Meekaaeel Adam
- Screenplay & Story
- James C. Williamson, J. Hannah Massyn, Sandulela Asanda
- Original Score
- Jacaszek
- Original Title
- The Trek
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- The Department of Special Projects
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Meekaaeel Adam
James C. Williamson, J. Hannah Massyn, Sandulela Asanda
Jacaszek
Meekaaeel Adam
Gantry Rat
Konstantin Korenchuk, Simon Pilarski, James C. Williamson, Camilla Borghesani, Nadezhda Gorshkova
Department Leadership Roster
Meekaaeel Adam
Director
James C. Williamson
Writer
J. Hannah Massyn
Writer
Sandulela Asanda
Writer
James C. Williamson
Producer
Meekaaeel Adam
Director of Photography
Warren Gray
Production Design
Gantry Rat
Editor
Anneli Muller
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Trek.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trek
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Trek about?
Starvation, suspicion and madness plague a group of 1846 settlers as they journey across the Kalahari under the eyes of two desert spirits.
Who directed The Trek?
The Trek was directed by Meekaaeel Adam.
Who stars in The Trek?
The principal cast of The Trek includes Morné Visser, Rob van Vuuren, Maurice Carpede, Trix Vivier, Leah Lindeque.
When was The Trek released and how long is it?
The Trek was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Trek?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Trek was composed by Jacaszek.