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Beauty

2011-08-05 · 101 min · ★ 5.8

Drama · Thriller

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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Directors
Oliver Hermanus
Production companies
Équation, Swift Productions
Countries
France, Germany, South Africa
Status
Released

Top Cast

Deon LotzDeon LotzFrançois
Charlie KeeganCharlie KeeganChristian
Michelle ScottElena van Heerden
Albert MaritzAlbert MaritzWillem
Roeline DaneelRoeline DaneelAnika van Heerden
Sue DiepeveenMarika van Heerde
Jeroen KranenburgDoctor
Leon KrugerHenri
Drikus VolschenkCliff Engel
Robin SmithRobin SmithGideon
Tinarie Van Wyk-LootsTinarie Van Wyk-LootsLinda van Heerden
Jan Hendrik OppermanStefan - Groom
Marion HolmDistant Aunt
Shaun RossouwBest Man
Elsie PotgieterYoung Woman
Mart KotzeMurial, Banking Clerk
Andre KnoesenFarm Man #1
Raymond BassettFarm Man #2
Marius RaubenheimerFarm Man #3
Hendrik PistoriusFarm Man #4

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