The Story of an African Farm
Synopsis
The 1870's. South Africa. Life is normal at the farm on the slopes of a Karoo Kopje.Things change when the sinister, eccentric Bonaparte Blenkins with bulbous nose and chimney pot hat arrives. Their childhood is disrupted by the bombastic Irishman who claims blood ties with Wellington and Queen Victoria and so gains uncanny influence over the girls' gross stupid stepmother.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lister
- Screenplay & Story
- Olive Schreiner, Bonnie Rodini, Thandi Brewer
- Original Score
- J.B Arthur
- Original Title
- The Story of an African Farm
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Rodini Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lister
Olive Schreiner, Bonnie Rodini, Thandi Brewer
J.B Arthur
Peter Tischhauser
Josh Galvin
Bonnie Rodini, Ross Garland
Department Leadership Roster
Olive Schreiner
Screenplay
Bonnie Rodini
Screenplay
David Lister
Director
Thandi Brewer
Screenplay
Peter Tischhauser
Director of Photography
Josh Galvin
Editor
Bonnie Rodini
Producer
Diana Cilliers
Costume Design
J.B Arthur
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Story of an African Farm
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What is The Story of an African Farm about?
The 1870's. South Africa. Life is normal at the farm on the slopes of a Karoo Kopje.Things change when the sinister, eccentric Bonaparte Blenkins with bulbous nose and chimney pot hat arrives. Their childhood is disrupted by the bombastic Irishman who claims blood ties with Wellington and Queen Victoria and so gains uncanny influence over the girls' gross stupid stepmother.
Who directed The Story of an African Farm?
The Story of an African Farm was directed by David Lister.
Who stars in The Story of an African Farm?
The principal cast of The Story of an African Farm includes Luke Gallant, Kasha Kropinski, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Karin van der Laag, Anneke Weidemann.
When was The Story of an African Farm released and how long is it?
The Story of an African Farm was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Story of an African Farm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Story of an African Farm was composed by J.B Arthur.