Poppie Nongena
“The love for her family held no curfew. Needed no permit. Had no boundaries”
Synopsis
Based on a true story: South Africa, mid 70s. When her husband becomes too ill to work, Poppie is deemed by the law to be an illegal resident in her own country. Based on the Elsa Joubert novel regarded as one of the best African novels of the century.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-25
Top Cast
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Clementine Mosimane
Poppie Nongena
Anna-Mart van der Merwe
Antoinette Swanepoel
Chris Gxalaba
Stone Nongena
Nomsa Nene
Lena
Deon Nebulane
Plank
Aphiwe Sithole
Bonisile Nongena
Nicole Holm
Mrs. Retief
Letlotlo Zimkhitha Mohlabeng
Thandi Nongena
Thembaletu Ntuli
Weekend Nongena
Kathryn Beulah
Chrissie Swanepoel
Rolanda Marais
Magriet Swanepoel
Dawid Minnaar
Jan Swanepoel
Albert Pretorius
Mr. Strydom
Release History & Theatrical Window
Moscow International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christiaan Olwagen
- Screenplay & Story
- Christiaan Olwagen, Saartjie Botha
- Original Title
- Poppie Nongena
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Helena Spring Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christiaan Olwagen
Christiaan Olwagen, Saartjie Botha, Elsa Joubert
Department Leadership Roster
Christiaan Olwagen
Director
Christiaan Olwagen
Screenplay
Saartjie Botha
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Poppie Nongena
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What is Poppie Nongena about?
Based on a true story: South Africa, mid 70s. When her husband becomes too ill to work, Poppie is deemed by the law to be an illegal resident in her own country. Based on the Elsa Joubert novel regarded as one of the best African novels of the century.
Who directed Poppie Nongena?
Poppie Nongena was directed by Christiaan Olwagen.
Who stars in Poppie Nongena?
The principal cast of Poppie Nongena includes Clementine Mosimane, Anna-Mart van der Merwe, Chris Gxalaba, Nomsa Nene, Deon Nebulane.
When was Poppie Nongena released and how long is it?
Poppie Nongena was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Is Poppie Nongena based on a book or true story?
Poppie Nongena is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elsa Joubert".