Chickens can Fly
“Perceptions condense reality. Pieter van der Westhuizen's life portrait.”
Synopsis
Pieter discovered at a very young age that “the world he found himself in was not a comfortable one”. At around the age of four he decided that this life was not for him so he began creating another world for himself – in pictures. This documentary follows the life path of Pieter van der Westhuizen. It displays his great talent and his extraordinary adaption to a life that was not without challenges - his fascination with Israel, his failed marriages and the influence that his life tragedies had on creating the world that he chose to escape to through his art.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paulene Abrey
- Screenplay & Story
- Paulene Abrey, Marietha van Heerden
- Original Title
- Chickens can Fly
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English
- Runtime
- 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paulene Abrey
Paulene Abrey, Marietha van Heerden
Schalk van der Merwe
Paulene Abrey
Department Leadership Roster
Paulene Abrey
Director
Paulene Abrey
Producer
Schalk van der Merwe
Editor
Paulene Abrey
Writer
Marietha van Heerden
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Chickens can Fly.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chickens can Fly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chickens can Fly about?
Pieter discovered at a very young age that “the world he found himself in was not a comfortable one”. At around the age of four he decided that this life was not for him so he began creating another world for himself – in pictures. This documentary follows the life path of Pieter van der Westhuizen. It displays his great talent and his extraordinary adaption to a life that was not without challenges - his fascination with Israel, his failed marriages and the influence that his life tragedies had on creating the world that he chose to escape to through his art.
Who directed Chickens can Fly?
Chickens can Fly was directed by Paulene Abrey.
Who stars in Chickens can Fly?
The principal cast of Chickens can Fly includes Pieter van der Westhuizen, Marius Weyers, Caleb Ashley Cooper, F.W. de Klerk, Ma’ayan Hamilton.
When was Chickens can Fly released and how long is it?
Chickens can Fly was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 45m.