Canary
Originally released in 2018. Canary is a music/drama film. directed by Christiaan Olwagen. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Schalk Bezuidenhout, Hannes Otto, and Germandt Geldenhuys
Synopsis
Kanarie (Afrikaans for 'Canary') is a coming-of-age musical war drama. Drafted into the South African army during apartheid, a young soldier joins the military's traveling choir, and romance on the battlefield causes him to deal with his long-repressed sexual identity through hardship, camaraderie, first love, and the liberating freedom of music, the true self can be discovered.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 26, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
2h 3m
123 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (20 votes)
Language
AF
Original language
Country
South Africa
Production
Director
Top Cast
Schalk Bezuidenhout
as Johan Niemand
Hannes Otto
as Wolfgang Müller
Germandt Geldenhuys
as Ludolf Otterman
Gérard Rudolf
as Reverend Koch
Jacques Bessenger
as Reverend Engelbrecht
Francois Jacobs
as Tiaan Taljaard
De Klerk Oelofse
as Walter "Rambo" Boonzaaier
Ludwig Binge
as Daan Goosen
David Viviers
as Kevin Scott
Andrico Goosen
as Ruan "Lobster" Swart
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AF
Production Companies
- Marche Media
- kykNET
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canary about?
Kanarie (Afrikaans for 'Canary') is a coming-of-age musical war drama. Drafted into the South African army during apartheid, a young soldier joins the military's traveling choir, and romance on the...
Who directed Canary?
Canary was directed by Christiaan Olwagen.
How long is Canary?
Canary has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was Canary released?
Canary was released on August 26, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Canary?
The main cast of Canary includes Schalk Bezuidenhout, Hannes Otto, Germandt Geldenhuys, Gérard Rudolf, Jacques Bessenger.