Knysna
“Love does not differentiate between a marsh rat and a princess”
Synopsis
Dolf is a regular guy from a modest background in Knysna. He is content with his normal small town existence, his group of friends and his eccentric grandparents. His life is thrown upside down when he falls for a beautiful stranger Stephanie, a somewhat wealthy visitor to the sleepy coastal resort. What she has not been honest about, is that she is engaged to the Prince of Lichtenstein, but has a cold feet, and is hiding out in Knysna. Stephanie is drawn to the simplicity of Dolf's life and yearns for her own to be as uncomplicated and away from the limelight. When the lie becomes apparent, Dolf is conflicted. He is in love with Stephanie, but also feels an inferiority complex come to the fore. She is just a girl wanting a guy to love her and for her to love him back.
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Knysna - Official Trailer 2014
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-11-24
Top Cast
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Neels Van Jaarsveld
Dolf Roos
Marguerite Wheatley
Stephanie
Emile Hager
Pascal du Pont
Kaz McFadden
James Roos
Juanita de Villiers
Antoinette
Morné du Toit
Reynhard
Cintaine Schutte
Bloesie
Julie Strijdom
Lady Di Roos
Shaleen Surtie-Richards
Gerda
Armand Aucamp
Prince Rafael
Terence Bridgett
Petrus
Flip Theron
Lollypop Roos
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Velts
- Screenplay & Story
- Emile Hager
- Original Score
- Wynand Delport
- Original Title
- Knysna
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- West Five Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Velts
Emile Hager
Wynand Delport
Roscoe Vercueil
Layla Swart
Department Leadership Roster
André Velts
Director
Emile Hager
Writer
Wynand Delport
Original Music Composer
Roscoe Vercueil
Director of Photography
Layla Swart
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Knysna
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What is Knysna about?
Dolf is a regular guy from a modest background in Knysna. He is content with his normal small town existence, his group of friends and his eccentric grandparents. His life is thrown upside down when he falls for a beautiful stranger Stephanie, a somewhat wealthy visitor to the sleepy coastal resort. What she has not been honest about, is that she is engaged to the Prince of Lichtenstein, but has a cold feet, and is hiding out in Knysna. Stephanie is drawn to the simplicity of Dolf's life and yearns for her own to be as uncomplicated and away from the limelight. When the lie becomes apparent, Dolf is conflicted. He is in love with Stephanie, but also feels an inferiority complex come to the fore. She is just a girl wanting a guy to love her and for her to love him back.
Who directed Knysna?
Knysna was directed by André Velts.
Who stars in Knysna?
The principal cast of Knysna includes Neels Van Jaarsveld, Marguerite Wheatley, Emile Hager, Kaz McFadden, Juanita de Villiers.
When was Knysna released and how long is it?
Knysna was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Knysna?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Knysna was composed by Wynand Delport.