Liefling
“Liefling the movie is one big nostalgic train and carriage that collides head- on with your "Boer" heart!”
Synopsis
The name of the film, Liefling, says it all. This is a love story that's been told by using evergreen Afrikaans songs from the 70's up to the latest hits of today. This musical is mainly about the life of Liefling Marais, a girl with a passion for life, who loves adventure. Liefling lives on a farm with her father Simon, mother Linda, grandfather Karel, brother Kobus and house keeper Katy. Simon is a professor at the university where we meet the 3 friends, Jan, Pieter and Gert in one of his classes. They also live in Hartbeespoort Jan lives with his grandmother Elsa Ferreira. The story starts during the December holidays. A spoilt rich girl, Melanie von Staden has one thing in mind and that is to reel in heart throb Jan Ferreira who has his eye set on Liefling. Fate unexpectedly brings lovers, friends and so called enemies together. This is a love story full of tears and laughter, song and dance.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Premiere of LIEFLING DIE MOVIE at Emperors Palace
Type: Clip • Published 2010-11-18
Top Cast
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Lika Berning
Liefling Marais
Bobby van Jaarsveld
Jan Ferreira
Sonja Herholdt
Linda Marais
Alwyn Swart
Simon Marais
Paul du Toit
Kobus Marais
Rouel Beukes
Karel Benade
Jaco Muller
Doepie
Monique Nortje
Sasha
Kevin Leo
Lucci
Elize Cawood
Elsa Ferreira
Willem Botha
Gerrit
Gert Wolmarans
Pieter
Marlee van der Merwe
Melanie van Staden
Sylvaine Strike
Katryn van Staden
Anna Davel
Anna van der Merwe
Kurt Darren
John Reyneke
Louise Moodie
Jesse
Porteus Xandau
Thinus
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Webber, Erik Holm, Johan Heystek, Nike Holm
- Original Title
- Liefling
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.9M
- Production Studios
- Hartiwood Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Webber, Erik Holm, Johan Heystek, Nike Holm
Anel Stolp
Paul Kruger, Linda Korsten
Department Leadership Roster
Linda Korsten
Producer
Brian Webber
Director
Erik Holm
Director
Johan Heystek
Director
Nike Holm
Director
Nerine Pienaar
Costume Design
Anel Stolp
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Liefling
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What is Liefling about?
The name of the film, Liefling, says it all. This is a love story that's been told by using evergreen Afrikaans songs from the 70's up to the latest hits of today. This musical is mainly about the life of Liefling Marais, a girl with a passion for life, who loves adventure. Liefling lives on a farm with her father Simon, mother Linda, grandfather Karel, brother Kobus and house keeper Katy. Simon is a professor at the university where we meet the 3 friends, Jan, Pieter and Gert in one of his classes. They also live in Hartbeespoort Jan lives with his grandmother Elsa Ferreira. The story starts during the December holidays. A spoilt rich girl, Melanie von Staden has one thing in mind and that is to reel in heart throb Jan Ferreira who has his eye set on Liefling. Fate unexpectedly brings lovers, friends and so called enemies together. This is a love story full of tears and laughter, song and dance.
Who directed Liefling?
Liefling was directed by Brian Webber, Erik Holm, Johan Heystek, Nike Holm.
Who stars in Liefling?
The principal cast of Liefling includes Lika Berning, Bobby van Jaarsveld, Sonja Herholdt, Alwyn Swart, Paul du Toit.
When was Liefling released and how long is it?
Liefling was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
How much did Liefling make at the box office?
Liefling grossed $1.9M in worldwide ticket sales.