Fiela's Child
Originally released in 1988. Fiela's Child is a drama/family film. directed by Katinka Heyns.
Starring Shaleen Surtie-Richards, André Rossouw, and Lida Botha
Synopsis
The acclaimed drama based on Dalene Matthee´s award-winning novel. "Fiela se Kind" (Fiela's Child) is the story of a white foundling boy that is raised by a brown family. But the childs life changes irrevocably when white census officials discover him living across the established borders of society, and he is removed from his foster parents. "This is the moving story about a close family being torn apart by the social convictions of the day. It is the story of a mother´s enduring love and hope to see her taken son again. Fiela is a down to earth woman farmer who does not let anyone step on her. She raised a white castaway child, Benjamin, and teaches him the simple things in life."
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1988
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
AF
Original language
Country
South Africa
Production
Director
Top Cast
Shaleen Surtie-Richards
as Fiela Komoetie
André Rossouw
as Elias van Rooyen
Lida Botha
as Barta van Rooyen
Dawid Minnaar
as Benjamin Sr
Jan Ellis
as Benjamin Jr.
Marchelle Verwey
as Nina Sr
Annie Malan
as Nina Jr
Limpie Basson
as Kaliel September
Isobella Bosman
as Malie
Goliath Davids
as Selling Komoetie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AF
Production Companies
- Sonneblom Films
- Starcorp International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fiela's Child about?
The acclaimed drama based on Dalene Matthee´s award-winning novel. "Fiela se Kind" (Fiela's Child) is the story of a white foundling boy that is raised by a brown family. But the childs life chan...
Who directed Fiela's Child?
Fiela's Child was directed by Katinka Heyns.
How long is Fiela's Child?
Fiela's Child has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Fiela's Child released?
Fiela's Child was released on January 1, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fiela's Child?
The main cast of Fiela's Child includes Shaleen Surtie-Richards, André Rossouw, Lida Botha, Dawid Minnaar, Jan Ellis.