Krotoa
“Caught between two cultures about to collide”
Synopsis
Krotoa, a feisty, bright, 11-year-old girl is removed from her close-knit Khoi tribe to serve Jan van Riebeeck, her uncle’s trading partner and the first Governor of the Cape Colony. She is brought into the first Fort established by the Dutch East India Company in 1652. There she grows into a visionary young woman who assimilates the Dutch language and culture so well that she rises to become an influential translator but ends up being rejected by her own people as she tries to bridge the gap between the two cultures about to collide.
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Krotoa Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-30
Top Cast
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Armand Aucamp
Jan Van Riebeeck
Jacques Bessenger
Pieter Van Meerhof
Crystal-Donna Roberts
Krotoa
Ernest St.Clair
Doman
Roeline Daneel
Maria van Riebeeck
Brendon Daniels
Autshumato
Deon Lotz
Roelof de Man
Michael MacKenzie
French Dignitary
Marcel Van Heerden
Wagenaar
Lizette Van Der Merwe
Wife of Dutch dinner guest
Jessica Stanley
Roelof's Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
Nashville Film Festival (US Premiere)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberta Durrant
- Screenplay & Story
- Margaret Goldsmid, Kaye Williams
- Original Score
- Murray Anderson
- Original Title
- Krotoa
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Kyknet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberta Durrant
Margaret Goldsmid, Kaye Williams
Murray Anderson
Greg Heimann
Roberta Durrant
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremy Hattingh
Visual Effects Supervisor
Roberta Durrant
Director
Margaret Goldsmid
Writer
Kaye Williams
Writer
Roberta Durrant
Producer
Greg Heimann
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Krotoa
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What is Krotoa about?
Krotoa, a feisty, bright, 11-year-old girl is removed from her close-knit Khoi tribe to serve Jan van Riebeeck, her uncle’s trading partner and the first Governor of the Cape Colony. She is brought into the first Fort established by the Dutch East India Company in 1652. There she grows into a visionary young woman who assimilates the Dutch language and culture so well that she rises to become an influential translator but ends up being rejected by her own people as she tries to bridge the gap between the two cultures about to collide.
Who directed Krotoa?
Krotoa was directed by Roberta Durrant.
Who stars in Krotoa?
The principal cast of Krotoa includes Armand Aucamp, Jacques Bessenger, Crystal-Donna Roberts, Ernest St.Clair, Roeline Daneel.
When was Krotoa released and how long is it?
Krotoa was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Krotoa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Krotoa was composed by Murray Anderson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Krotoa?
Krotoa holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).