The Smell of Apples
Die Reuk van Appels
“In the white utopia of 1970’s Apartheid South Africa, a young boy’s summer holiday becomes a test of his love for his father.”
Synopsis
In the insulated bubble of white Apartheid South Africa, Marnus, a sheltered 11-year old boy accuses the grandson of his family’s domestic worker of steeling his fishing rod. A brutal chain of events is set in motion, shattering the illusion of his family’s wholesome facade.
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THE SMELL OF APPLES Clip | TIFF 2026
Type: Clip • Published 2026-07-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Adelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Trengove
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Behr, Christopher Ciancimino, John Trengove
- Original Title
- Die Reuk van Appels
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, Netherlands, Chile, France
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- BALDR Film, Quijote Films, Portobello Productions, Cadence
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Trengove
Mark Behr, Christopher Ciancimino, John Trengove
Department Leadership Roster
John Trengove
Director
Christopher Ciancimino
Writer
John Trengove
Writer
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What is The Smell of Apples about?
In the insulated bubble of white Apartheid South Africa, Marnus, a sheltered 11-year old boy accuses the grandson of his family’s domestic worker of steeling his fishing rod. A brutal chain of events is set in motion, shattering the illusion of his family’s wholesome facade.
Who directed The Smell of Apples?
The Smell of Apples was directed by John Trengove.
Who stars in The Smell of Apples?
The principal cast of The Smell of Apples includes Dawian van der Westhuizen, Hilton Pelser, Maude Sandham, Celeste Matthews Wannenburgh, Wian Carstens.
When was The Smell of Apples released and how long is it?
The Smell of Apples was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Is The Smell of Apples based on a book or true story?
The Smell of Apples is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mark Behr".