Triomf

Book adaptation/Drama, United Kingdom/France 2009

In 1994, as South Africa prepares for its first democratic elections, tensions rise in the poor white suburb of Triomf, Johannesburg. The Benade family, considered white trash, plans to flee north in fear of the election outcome. Uncle Treppie's frustration with the family's poverty and social isolation, as well as their history as Afrikaners, leads him to seek drastic change in the new South Africa. Meanwhile Sonny, an acquaintance of the slow-witted and epileptic Lambert Benade, waits to reclaim his family's land stolen by the Benades. A tale of horrendous and hilarious family dynamics.
118 min
HD
Starting at 12
Audio language:
Afrikaans
Subtitles:
French

Awards

Durban International Film Festival 2008 Winner - Best South African Feature Film
Montréal World Film Festival 2008 Winner - Best Actor - World Competition - Lionel Newton
Amiens International Film Festival 2008 Winner - SIGNIS Award - Special Mention

More information

Director:

Michael Raeburn

Template:

Marlene van Niekerk (Novel)

Composer:

Philip Miller

Cast:

Lionel Newton (Treppie Benade)

Vanessa Cooke (Mol Benade)

Eduan van Jaarsveldt (Lambert Benade)

Paul Lückhoff (Pop Benade)

Obed Baloyi (Sonny)

Pam Andrews (Cleo)

Original title:

Triomf

Original language:

AfrikaansEnglish

Format:

16:9 HD, Color

Age rating:

Starting at 12

Audio language:

Afrikaans

Subtitles:

French