My Father's War
“The truth will set you free”
Synopsis
In this unique and riveting film, a troubled man has a series of dreams in which he finds himself thrown back to a time before his birth, into the Angolan Border War, as a combat soldier. There he meets his father as a young man, when he was a member of the Special Forces. As they go through combat together, the son gets to know his father in a way he never has, giving him insight and compassion, and he is able to let go of lifelong feelings of abandonment, resentment and anger. This leads to forgiveness and a real-life reconciliation, which drives home the underlying message of this film restoring the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts of the children to the fathers.
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My Father’s War – Behind the Scenes: Practical & VFX
Type: Featurette • Published 2016-07-19
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Craig Gardner
- Original Score
- Benjamin Willem
- Original Title
- My Father's War
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Sterkinekor Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig Gardner
Benjamin Willem
Tom Marais
Myron Lee Nash, Peter Lamberti
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Marais
Director of Photography
Craig Gardner
Director
Peter Lamberti
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Father's War
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What is My Father's War about?
In this unique and riveting film, a troubled man has a series of dreams in which he finds himself thrown back to a time before his birth, into the Angolan Border War, as a combat soldier. There he meets his father as a young man, when he was a member of the Special Forces. As they go through combat together, the son gets to know his father in a way he never has, giving him insight and compassion, and he is able to let go of lifelong feelings of abandonment, resentment and anger. This leads to forgiveness and a real-life reconciliation, which drives home the underlying message of this film restoring the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts of the children to the fathers.
Who directed My Father's War?
My Father's War was directed by Craig Gardner.
Who stars in My Father's War?
The principal cast of My Father's War includes Stian Bam, Edwin van der Walt, Erica Wessels, Fumani Shilubana.
When was My Father's War released and how long is it?
My Father's War was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for My Father's War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Father's War was composed by Benjamin Willem.