Quest for Love
“No power could stop her... no lover could possess her.”
Synopsis
Set against a political backdrop in Africa, the story spanning several years, unfolds around the powerful interaction between two women, their strong sexual allure, and their search to find meaning through it all.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Montreal International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helena Nogueira
- Screenplay & Story
- Helena Nogueira, Rufus Swart, Gertrude Stein
- Original Score
- Tony Rudner
- Original Title
- Quest for Love
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Distant Horizon, Elegant Film Production Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helena Nogueira
Helena Nogueira, Rufus Swart, Gertrude Stein
Tony Rudner
Helena Nogueira
Anant Singh, Shan Moodley
Department Leadership Roster
Helena Nogueira
Director
Helena Nogueira
Writer
Rufus Swart
Writer
Helena Nogueira
Editor
Tony Rudner
Original Music Composer
Shan Moodley
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Quest for Love
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Quest for Love about?
Set against a political backdrop in Africa, the story spanning several years, unfolds around the powerful interaction between two women, their strong sexual allure, and their search to find meaning through it all.
Who directed Quest for Love?
Quest for Love was directed by Helena Nogueira.
Who stars in Quest for Love?
The principal cast of Quest for Love includes Jana Cilliers, Sandra Prinsloo, Joanna Weinberg, Wayne Bowman, Andrew Buckland.
When was Quest for Love released and how long is it?
Quest for Love was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Quest for Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Quest for Love was composed by Tony Rudner.