The White Line
Synopsis
Framed by scenes of Namibia's formal independence as a newly formed African country in 1990, Desiree Kahikopo's historical romance takes us back to 1963, soon after the 1959 uprising in Old Location — an area segregated for black residents of Windhoek, the capital of Namibia (then a territory of South Africa). It is in this setting that Sylvia Kamutjemo (Girley Charlene Jazama, who also produces), a black domestic worker, meets Afrikaner police officer Pieter de Wet (Jan-Barend Scheepers) on a routine passbook check. As the pair exchange letters and a story of forbidden love across racial lines unfolds, Kahikopo explores an underrepresented period of Namibian history with compassion and hope.
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The White Line Official Trailer (2019) NEW
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-30
Top Cast
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Girley Jazama
Sylvia Kamutjema
Jan-Baren Scheepers
Pieter de Wit
Sunet Van Wyk
Anna-Marie Van der Merwe
Mervin Uahupirapi
Unotjari Kamutjemo
Chari Botha
Jan Van der Merwe
Joalette de Villiers
Sunet de Kock
Vanessa Kamatoto
Jacobine Kamutjemo
Desmond Katamila
Godfried Jnr Kamutjemo
Muhindua Kaura
Godfried Snr Kamutjemo
Hazel Hinda
Older Sylvia
Release History & Theatrical Window
Durban International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 8, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Désirée Kahikopo-Meiffret
- Screenplay & Story
- Désirée Kahikopo-Meiffret, Michael Pulse
- Original Score
- Ponti Dikuua
- Original Title
- The White Line
- Country of Origin
- Namibia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Namibia Film Commission, Ruach Pictures, JazAds Advertising, JusThink Marketing, Melograno Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Désirée Kahikopo-Meiffret
Désirée Kahikopo-Meiffret, Michael Pulse
Ponti Dikuua
Renier de Bruyn
Renier de Bruyn
Girley Jazama, Désirée Kahikopo-Meiffret, Michael Pulse
Department Leadership Roster
Désirée Kahikopo-Meiffret
Director
Désirée Kahikopo-Meiffret
Writer
Michael Pulse
Writer
Girley Jazama
Producer
Désirée Kahikopo-Meiffret
Producer
Michael Pulse
Producer
Renier de Bruyn
Director of Photography
Renier de Bruyn
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Line
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What is The White Line about?
Framed by scenes of Namibia's formal independence as a newly formed African country in 1990, Desiree Kahikopo's historical romance takes us back to 1963, soon after the 1959 uprising in Old Location — an area segregated for black residents of Windhoek, the capital of Namibia (then a territory of South Africa). It is in this setting that Sylvia Kamutjemo (Girley Charlene Jazama, who also produces), a black domestic worker, meets Afrikaner police officer Pieter de Wet (Jan-Barend Scheepers) on a routine passbook check. As the pair exchange letters and a story of forbidden love across racial lines unfolds, Kahikopo explores an underrepresented period of Namibian history with compassion and hope.
Who directed The White Line?
The White Line was directed by Désirée Kahikopo-Meiffret.
Who stars in The White Line?
The principal cast of The White Line includes Girley Jazama, Jan-Baren Scheepers, Sunet Van Wyk, Mervin Uahupirapi, Chari Botha.
When was The White Line released and how long is it?
The White Line was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The White Line?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The White Line was composed by Ponti Dikuua.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The White Line?
The White Line holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).