Black Butterflies
Synopsis
Confronted by Apartheid and a father who was Minister of Censorship, Ingrid Jonker searched for a home, searched for love. With men like Jack Cope and André Brink she found much love, but no home. Later, in his first speech to the South African Parliament Nelson Mandela read her poem "The Dead Child of Nyanga" and addressed her as one of the finest poets of South Africa.
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Black Butterflies ~ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-03
Top Cast
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Carice van Houten
Ingrid Jonker
Rutger Hauer
Abraham Jonker
Liam Cunningham
Jack Cope
Nicholas Pauling
Eugene Maritz
Grant Swanby
Jan Rabie
Graham Clarke
Uys Krige
Damon Berry
Pieter Venter
Jennifer Steyn
Lucille - Lulu
Candice D'Arcy
Anna Jonker
Leon Clingman
Valkenberg receptionist
Waldemar Schultz
Ettiene le Roux
Tarryn Page
Irma
Sabrina Oschmann
Young Ingrid
Florence Masebe
Maria
Ceridwen Morris
Marjorie
Thamsanqua Mbongo
Nkosi
Louis Pretorius
Mike Loots
Marthinus Van den Berg
Maruis Schoon
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 28, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paula van der Oest
- Screenplay & Story
- Greg Latter
- Original Score
- Philip Miller
- Original Title
- Black Butterflies
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Netherlands, South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- CoBo Fonds, IDTV Film, Cool Beans, Spier Films, Riba Film International, NTR, Nederlands Fonds voor de Film, Comet Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paula van der Oest
Greg Latter
Philip Miller
Giulio Biccari
Sander Vos
Arnold Heslenfeld, Richard Claus, Arry Voorsmit, Frans van Gestel, Michael Auret
Department Leadership Roster
Paula van der Oest
Director
Richard Claus
Producer
Arry Voorsmit
Producer
Frans van Gestel
Producer
Jeremy Hattingh
Visual Effects Supervisor
Greg Latter
Writer
Giulio Biccari
Director of Photography
Sander Vos
Editor
Darryl Hammer
Production Design
Philip Miller
Original Music Composer
Rae Donnelly
Costume Design
Michael Auret
Producer
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Butterflies
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What is Black Butterflies about?
Confronted by Apartheid and a father who was Minister of Censorship, Ingrid Jonker searched for a home, searched for love. With men like Jack Cope and André Brink she found much love, but no home. Later, in his first speech to the South African Parliament Nelson Mandela read her poem "The Dead Child of Nyanga" and addressed her as one of the finest poets of South Africa.
Who directed Black Butterflies?
Black Butterflies was directed by Paula van der Oest.
Who stars in Black Butterflies?
The principal cast of Black Butterflies includes Carice van Houten, Rutger Hauer, Liam Cunningham, Nicholas Pauling, Grant Swanby.
When was Black Butterflies released and how long is it?
Black Butterflies was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Butterflies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Butterflies was composed by Philip Miller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Butterflies?
Black Butterflies holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).