Movies and TvShows featuring "afrikaans" theme.
Kelders van Geheime (Cellars of Secrets) is a South African, Afrikaans-language telenovela based on the wheeling's and dealings of the community that lives on Soebatskloof (a wine farm in the Cape). The series focuses on three families: the Abrahams, Syster and Marais households. These families will have to stand together, agree (or agree to disagree), and work together to earn their bread and butter – and a glass of wine.
A South African Afrikaans soap opera. It is set in and around the fictional private hospital, Binneland Kliniek, in Pretoria, and the storyline follows the trials, trauma and tribulations of the staff and patients of the hospital.
Boer Soek 'n Vrou is a reality program based on the international series "Farmer Wants A Wife". The farmers for the program are selected from hundreds of applications and then introduced to the public in a special program on KykNET earlier in the year. Singles then get the chance to send a romantic love letter to the farmer of their choice. Based on the letters that the farmers receive, they choose 10 potential life partners that they would like to get to know better on the program. There is no prize money or wedding to be won on Boer Soek 'n Vrou. The program only creates an opportunity for farmers to meet other singles from which possible friendships or romance can arise.
Over the course of a year, the Van Wyk's mourn the loss of a loved one and struggle with divorce, illness, forgiveness, high school and secrets as they heal and find each other again.
An edgy, youthful and urban Afrikaans drama that follows four females as they navigate the complicated world of university life and how they walk the thin line between mischief and wrongdoing to survive.
A bushman living in the Kalahari Desert encounters a Coca-Cola bottle, which leads him on a journey to the modern world and a clash of cultures.
A group of brilliant newly graduated doctors are thrown together in the corridors of the Beyers Naudé Academic Hospital, where they perform miracles to save the lives of their patients - regardless of the cost to themselves.
Sterlopers is a South African musical youth drama television series created and written by Deon Opperman and produced by Bottom Line Entertainment which follows the fortunes of a group of young people who are all trying to make it in the entertainment industry, as viewers get an inside view into the secrets that are to be found behind the scenes of success.
In this sequel, a tribe in the Kalahari desert encounters a variety of comedic situations, including disappearing objects, a missing child, and a scientist studying their way of life. As the tribe navigates these situations, they also deal with poachers, a stranded lawyer, and an ivory poacher. With slapstick comedy and ensemble humor, the film brings a unique blend of laughter and adventure.
Escape from Pretoria is a gripping biographical film based on the true story of Tim Jenkin and Stephen Lee, two anti-apartheid activists who devise an ingenious plan to escape from Pretoria Central Prison in 1979. Facing political persecution and imprisonment, they use their ingenuity and resourcefulness to outsmart the prison guards and embark on a dangerous journey to freedom. The film explores themes of racism, political activism, and the fight for equal rights.
Miniseries based on the novel by Deon Meyer which tells the story of the hunt for a stolen painting by three people with different interests in it. Plan B is the story of a man with a military background, Ivan Malan, and his partner, Paul Schmidt, who rob a gangster and steal The Fire Maiden – a painting by the Dutch master Vermeer worth €30-million.
Yankee Zulu follows the hilarious misadventures of two childhood friends, Rhino and Zulu, who find themselves in over their heads when they win the lottery. As they try to navigate their newfound wealth, they must also contend with a villainess, a chase for a prized lottery ticket, and an unforgettable encounter with an elephant. Along the way, their friendship is put to the test as they face numerous challenges and discover the true meaning of loyalty and friendship.
A South African Supermarionation children's television show about an undercover planetary defence agency operating from Cape Town under the guise of an interstellar shipping company. The show mirrored the real world political issues of international isolation facing Apartheid South Africa with the Earth being depicted as a galactic pariah of the "Interplanetary League" due to its cold war with the planet "Krokon". The villain in the series was depicted by Prince Karnati or his evil henchmen.
Beauty is a drama/thriller movie that explores the complex dynamics of a dysfunctional family, an infatuation, and a forbidden relationship. It delves into themes of self-hatred, infidelity, and sexual repression, as well as the consequences of hidden desires and societal pressures.
In this competition show, a group of couch investigators are challenged to solve a fictional murder every day. The contestant who has solved the most crimes at the end of the series wins a cash prize.
Pad Na Jou Hart is a romantic adventure film set in South Africa. It tells the story of a young woman who embarks on a journey across the country to find herself and true love. Along the way, she encounters various challenges and meets interesting characters who help her discover the beauty of life and the power of love.
A South African music game show in which singers participate in entertaining singing-based challenges.
A South African family comedy about three primary school girls and their obsessed mothers who share the same desire: for their girls to become Head Girl of their junior school. When things go badly for one of them, she becomes mean in her attempts to win, but after sacrificing the good qualities in her personality she finally learns what a true leader should be.
A reality series that gives an exclusive look and follows the lives of 6 unique, interesting and dynamic women from Pretoria and their lavish lifestyles.