Firstborn
Eersgeborene
Synopsis
This short film explores identity and sexuality within the Afrikaans minority culture of post-Apartheid South Africa through a fable about two brothers who descend into matricide and madness on a remote ostrich farm.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Etienne Kallos
- Screenplay & Story
- Etienne Kallos
- Original Title
- Eersgeborene
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Kallos Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Etienne Kallos
Etienne Kallos
Etienne Kallos
Etienne Kallos
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Etienne Kallos
Director
Etienne Kallos
Editor
Etienne Kallos
Screenplay
Etienne Kallos
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Frequently Asked Questions About Firstborn
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What is Firstborn about?
This short film explores identity and sexuality within the Afrikaans minority culture of post-Apartheid South Africa through a fable about two brothers who descend into matricide and madness on a remote ostrich farm.
Who directed Firstborn?
Firstborn was directed by Etienne Kallos.
Who stars in Firstborn?
The principal cast of Firstborn includes Hennie Janse van Rensburg, Hennie Lambrechts, Antoinette Kellermann, Paul Lückhoff, Thoko Ntshinga.
When was Firstborn released and how long is it?
Firstborn was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 27m.