The Smell of Apples

The Smell of Apples (2026)

In the white utopia of 1970’s Apartheid South Africa, a young boy’s summer holiday becomes a test of his love for his father.

  • Genre: History, Drama
  • Release Date: 2026-09-11
  • Runtime: 1h 44min
  • Language: Afrikaans
  • Production Company: BALDR Film
  • Production Country: South Africa, Netherlands, Chile, France
  • Director: John Trengove

Summary

In the insulated bubble of white Apartheid South Africa, Marnus, a sheltered 11-year old boy accuses the grandson of his family’s domestic worker of steeling his fishing rod. A brutal chain of events is set in motion, shattering the illusion of his family’s wholesome facade.

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  • Dawian van der Westhuizen

    as Marnus

  • Hilton Pelser

    as Johan

  • Maude Sandham

    as Leonor

  • Celeste Matthews Wannenburgh

    as Doreen

  • Wian Carstens

    as Frikkie

  • Karoline Watson

    as Ilse

  • Inge Beckmann

    as Karla

  • Courtlin Baron

    as Neville
Writing Mark Behr Novel
Directing John Trengove Director
Writing Christopher Ciancimino Writer
Writing John Trengove Writer

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