Movies and TvShows featuring "south-africa" theme.
A South African, Afrikaans-language telenovela which takes place in and around a competitive swimming club, Die Swartmarlyne.
Carte Blanche is a South African current affairs investigative series which covers a variety of current affairs topics including Mark Shuttleworth's trip to the moon to the Tsunami disaster to the biggest murder cases being tried in SA courts.
A married woman goes on a dangerous weekend trip away from home that sparks desire but ends tragically, making her wonder if the people close to her are telling the truth.
In 1902, British aristocrat Orlando (Ralph Fiennes) (Arthur), Duke of Oxford, his wife Emily (Alexandra Maria Lara), and their young son Conrad (Harris Dickinson) visit a concentration camp (led by General Kitchener and his deputy Captain Maximilian "Max" Morton) in South Africa during the Second Boer War while working for the Red Cross. Emily is mortally wounded during a Boer sniper attack on the camp. Before she dies, Emily makes Orlando promise never to let their son see war again. Twelve years later, Orlando has formed a private spy network consisting of domestic servants employed by the world's most powerful dignitaries and has recruited his own servants Shola (Djimon Hounsou) (Merlin) and Polly (Gemma Arterton) (Gallahad) into it. The network's primary objective is to protect the United Kingdom and the British Empire from the approaching Great War....
In a future South Africa, crime is controlled by robot police. Chappie, a stolen police droid, is given new programming that allows him to think and feel. As he navigates the criminal underworld with a gang, Chappie learns about love, loyalty, and what it means to be human.
After a disastrous blind date, a man and a woman end up stuck together at a family resort. As they spend time together, their mutual attraction grows, and their respective children benefit from the budding relationship.
Australian celebrities are dropped into the African jungle with little more than their wits, strength and willpower to survive the competition. How will they cope with African wildlife, a constant series of challenges and tests, basic rations and their fellow campmates? Who will survive the infamous Bush Tucker Trials? Who will win the hearts of viewers and be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle?
A father and his two teenage daughters are hunted by a rogue lion in South Africa's Mopani Reserve. The lion, driven by the deaths of its pride and the presence of poachers, attacks the family and traps them in the reserve. They must find a way to escape while avoiding the lion's relentless pursuit. With themes of survival and family bonds, 'Beast' takes viewers on a suspenseful journey through the African wilderness.
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.
Blood & Water is a TV show set in a South African high school. It follows a student who becomes determined to find her long-lost sister by infiltrating the school and uncovering the secrets of the people around her. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she finds herself entangled in a complex web of relationships and deceit.
Shaka Zulu is an epic miniseries that follows the life of Shaka, the warrior king who united the Zulu tribes and led them in battle against the British Empire. Set in 19th-century South Africa, the series explores themes of racism, colonialism, and the exploration of Africa. It depicts the struggles and triumphs of Shaka and his people, their battles with rival tribes, and the conflicts with the British forces. The series portrays the complex dynamics of power and palace intrigue within the Zulu Empire, as well as the strong bonds of family and tribe. With stunning cinematography and intense war scenes, Shaka Zulu captures the spirit of one of Africa's most iconic leaders and the turbulent times in which he lived.
In District 9, an alien ship arrives above Johannesburg, South Africa, and its inhabitants are forced to live in slums. When a government agent becomes exposed to their biotechnology, violence erupts as they find a way to fight back against the mistreatment.
Charlie Jade is a private detective who stumbles upon a conspiracy involving a powerful corporation that has the ability to travel between parallel worlds. As he navigates through different dimensions, he must uncover the truth behind the corporation's sinister plans and find a way to stop them.
In a dystopian future, a car race called Death Race becomes a deadly game where the contestants fight for their lives. In Death Race: Inferno, a driver tries to survive the brutal race while facing various challenges and deadly opponents.
After Nelson Mandela's release from prison, he becomes the President of South Africa and uses the national rugby team to unite the divided nation and win the Rugby World Cup, symbolizing overcoming apartheid.
In Cape Town, South Africa, a young CIA agent is tasked with looking after a fugitive in a safe house. But when the safe house is attacked, he finds himself on the run with his charge. Together, they must navigate a dangerous landscape while being pursued by mercenaries and corrupt officials. As they unravel the secrets contained in a stolen data storage device, they discover a web of betrayal and deception that reaches the highest levels of intelligence agencies. Their fight for survival becomes a battle to expose the truth and bring justice to those involved.
Set in the 1700s, Shaka iLembe tells the story of the making of the iconic African king, with iterations from his early childhood through to adulthood.
Gandhi, a lawyer, leads the Indian revolts against British rule using nonviolent protest. He fights for the rights of Indians in South Africa and later returns to India to fight for independence. Despite setbacks, violence, and imprisonment, Gandhi's campaign gains international attention and eventually leads to India's independence. However, the country is divided into India and Pakistan, causing religious tensions and violence. Gandhi spends his last days trying to bring peace and is eventually assassinated.
Suddenly forced to leave her mother in the US to join her father's stepfamily in South Africa, Ella is swept up in a whole new reality as an expat.