Beauty
Skoonheid
“When desire becomes obsession.”
Synopsis
François van Heerden, a mid-40s Afrikaans family man, has become devoid of any care or concern for his own measure of happiness, and so convinced of his ill-fated existence, that he is wholly unprepared when a chance encounter unravels his clean, controlled life.
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BEAUTY - Official HD TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-26
Top Cast
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Deon Lotz
François
Charlie Keegan
Christian
Michelle Scott
Elena van Heerden
Albert Maritz
Willem
Roeline Daneel
Anika van Heerden
Sue Diepeveen
Marika van Heerde
Jeroen Kranenburg
Doctor
Leon Kruger
Henri
Drikus Volschenk
Cliff Engel
Robin Smith
Gideon
Tinarie Van Wyk-Loots
Linda van Heerden
Jan Hendrik Opperman
Stefan - Groom
Marion Holm
Distant Aunt
Shaun Rossouw
Best Man
Elsie Potgieter
Young Woman
Mart Kotze
Murial, Banking Clerk
Andre Knoesen
Farm Man #1
Raymond Bassett
Farm Man #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 20, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oliver Hermanus
- Screenplay & Story
- Didier Costet, Oliver Hermanus, Henry Jack Cloete
- Original Score
- Ben Ludik
- Original Title
- Skoonheid
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Équation, Swift Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver Hermanus
Didier Costet, Oliver Hermanus, Henry Jack Cloete
Ben Ludik
Jamie D. Ramsay
George Hanmer
Genevieve Hofmeyr, Marvin Saven, Didier Costet
Department Leadership Roster
Didier Costet
Writer
George Hanmer
Editor
Oliver Hermanus
Writer
Oliver Hermanus
Director
Jamie D. Ramsay
Director of Photography
Didier Costet
Producer
Franz Lewis
Production Design
Reza Levy
Costume Design
Anton Moon
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beauty
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What is Beauty about?
François van Heerden, a mid-40s Afrikaans family man, has become devoid of any care or concern for his own measure of happiness, and so convinced of his ill-fated existence, that he is wholly unprepared when a chance encounter unravels his clean, controlled life.
Who directed Beauty?
Beauty was directed by Oliver Hermanus.
Who stars in Beauty?
The principal cast of Beauty includes Deon Lotz, Charlie Keegan, Michelle Scott, Albert Maritz, Roeline Daneel.
When was Beauty released and how long is it?
Beauty was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Beauty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beauty was composed by Ben Ludik.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beauty?
Beauty holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).