Both of these thought-provoking tear-jerkers are a must-watch for South Africans living abroad, and they’re both coming to Showmax. Raising important issues currently facing South African society, the Afrikaans films Uitvlucht, from the director of Faith Like Potatoes, and Treurgrond, starring Steve Hofmeyr, are coming to Showmax for overseas viewers. Add them to your diaries – and have the tissues handy!
Darrell Roodt’s film Treurgrond, landing on Showmax on Monday, 31 July, deals with a controversial subject. It is a close look at the issue of farm murders in South Africa. The outspoken actor, musician and activist Steve Hofmeyr plays Lukas, the soft-hearted farmer at the centre of the story. Lukas tries desperately to protect his family, farm and community when the area is plagued by farm attacks.
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKB4P0yH2nM[/embed]Apart from the violence on the farms, there’s also a land claim hanging again