About this movie
Confronted by Apartheid and a father who was Minister of Censorship, Ingrid Jonker searched for a home, searched for love. With men like Jack Cope and André Brink she found much love, but no home. Later, in his first speech to the South African Parliament Nelson Mandela read her poem "The Dead Child of Nyanga" and addressed her as one of the finest poets of South Africa.
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Black Butterflies
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Quick facts
Year
2011
Runtime
1h 40m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.6/10
Votes
37
Genre
Drama, Romance
Director
Language
NL
Cast
apartheid
woman director
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Questions about Black Butterflies
How long is Black Butterflies?
Black Butterflies has a runtime of 1h 40m (1 hour and 40 minutes).
Who directed Black Butterflies?
Black Butterflies was directed by Paula van der Oest and released in 2011.
What genre is Black Butterflies?
Black Butterflies is a Drama, Romance film (2011).
Who stars in Black Butterflies?
The cast of Black Butterflies includes Carice van Houten, Rutger Hauer, Liam Cunningham, Nicholas Pauling, Grant Swanby.
What is the TMDB rating for Black Butterflies?
Black Butterflies has a TMDB rating of 5.6/10 based on 37 votes.
