How to Steal 2 Million, the debut feature by director Charlie Vundla, that stars well-known actors Menzi Ngubane, RaHow to steal 2 Million makes waves at the box officepulana Seiphemo, Terry Pheto, Hlubi Mboya and John Kani earned 15% more than Jerusalema on its opening weekend.
'It's great to see that South African films are becoming increasingly popular,' says Helen Kuun, CEO of Indigenous Film Distribution.
'n Saak van Geloof is set in the magical Karoo town of Prince Albert and is a modern day re-telling of the Bible's story of the birth of Jesus Christ and releases on 09 September nationally.
It features several Afrikaans music stars, including Robbie Wessels who had a major success with the comedy Poena Is Koning and the hit song Leeuloop. Joining him is Lelia Etsebeth of Bakgat and Erfsondes fame, and Gospel star Riana Nel in her film debut. Also starring in the film are veteran broadcaster Niekie van den Berg and Isidingo star Michael Brunner.
'n Saak van Geloof tells the tale of a young country girl, Marietjie Naude (Lelia Etsebeth), who returns to her parents' farm for the Christmas holidays with some news: she's pregnant. But the real shocker for Ella (Riana Nel) and Kallie (Robbie Wessels) comes when their daughter assures them she is still a virgin and that the Holy Spirit is the father of her unborn child. Kallie wants to believe Marietjie, but the film goes on to show that faith does not come easy.
At the heart of the story is a longing for a time when miracles were an everyday occurrence. Following the birth of the child, several miracles occur, but the local church and townspeople remain sceptical of Marietjie's tale. She visits every church in the vicinity in search of a congregation that still believes in the possibility of miracles so that she can baptise her son. 'The film is a compelling and inspiring story about a community that is confronted with the beliefs it holds dear, only to find a bigger love and truer faith that brings them together,' says director, Diony Kempen. 'It's about forgiveness, acceptance and the meaning of miracles.'
Kuun, who founded Indigenous Film Distribution two years ago to focus solely on showcasing South Africa content, is optimistic about the film's prospects. 'The film performed well at the kykNET National Afrikaans Film Festival held in August,' says Kuun. 'It's a charming story that will appeal to Afrikaans music lovers and Christians everywhere.'
Story by Sasha Dunn
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