Country Of My Skull
Synopsis
His horror at the relevations at the truth commission leads to instant animosity between Langston and Anna, but as he becomes increasingly drawn into her world and her passion for the country of her birth, he softens his stance and, against his will and principles, falls in love with the white African.
Details
- Year
- 2004
- Type of film
- Features
- Running time
- 100 mins
- Format
- 35mm
- Director
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John Boorman
- Producer
- David Wicht (South Africa)
- Executive Producer
- David Wicht (South Africa)
- Editor
- Ron Davis
- Screenwriter
- Ann Peacock
- Director of Photography
- Seamus Deasy
- Sound
- Bendan Deasy
- Composer
- Ron Davis
- Principal cast
- Samuel L. Jackson, Juliette Binoche, Brendan Gleeson, Menzi 'Ngubs' Ngubane
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Country Merlin Ltd
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Sales Company
The Works
4th FloorPortland House
4 Great Portland Street
London W1W 8QJ
UK
T+44 (0)20 7612 1080
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