Toorbos
Toorbos is a 2019 South African drama film directed by Rene van Rooyen about a young woman confronting a conflict between her ideals and those of her husband.[1] It was selected as the South African entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards.[2]
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| Directed by | Rene van Rooyen |
| Starring | Sean Brebnor |
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| Country | South Africa |
| Language | Afrikaans |
Plot
Shortly before the outbreak of World War II, a young woman from a community of poor subsistence farmers and foresters meets, falls in love with, and marries a wealthy townsman. She begins to adapt to his way of life, including being subservient to her husband. However, she soon chafes in this role. Her discomfort increases when she learns of her husband's disregard for the forest from which she came.
Cast
- Sean Brebnor as Faan Mankvoet
- Elani Dekker as Karoliena Kapp
- Stiaan Smith as Johannes Stander
See also
References
- "Director Rene van Rooyen on adapting Dalene Matthee's critically-acclaimed novel, Toorbos, for the big screen". Ladima Foundation. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- "Toorbos to be SA's entry for the 93rd Academy Awards". Channel24. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
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