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Release Year1946
Runtime1h 04m
LanguageAfrikaans
CertificationNR
Genres—
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DirectorPierre de Wet
WritersPierre de Wet, Joseph Albrecht
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsGeboortegrond
About Geboortegrond
A farmer's son, Jan (Pierre de Wet), works on the farm for his strict father (Jan Brill). He realizes that he is not valued, and his father does not want to know anything about modern farming methods. They get into an argument and he decides to look for work in Johannesburg.
Directed by Pierre de Wet, Geboortegrond leans on a strong ensemble — Pierre de Wet, Eugénie Heyns, Jan Brill — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1946.
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