The Smell of Apples(2026)
Die Reuk van Appels
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.
The Smell of Apples Synopsis
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.
The Smell of Apples (2026) is a history and drama film directed by John Trengove, released on September 11, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Dawian van der Westhuizen, Hilton Pelser, Maude Sandham and Celeste Matthews Wannenburgh.
- Director:
- John Trengove
- Writers:
- Mark Behr, Christopher Ciancimino, John Trengove
- Production:
- BALDR Film, Quijote Films, Portobello Productions, Cadence
- Status:
- Released
The Smell of Apples (2026) Trailer
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The Smell of Apples Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dawian van der Westhuizen
as Marnus
Hilton Pelser
as Johan
- Maude Sandham
Maude Sandham
as Leonor
- Celeste Matthews Wannenburgh
Celeste Matthews Wannenburgh
as Doreen
- Wian Carstens
Wian Carstens
as Frikkie
- Karoline Watson
Karoline Watson
as Ilse
Inge Beckmann
as Karla
- Courtlin Baron
Courtlin Baron
as Neville
Key crew
Directed by John Trengove, written by Mark Behr, Christopher Ciancimino and John Trengove.
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The main cast of The Smell of Apples (2026) includes Dawian van der Westhuizen, Hilton Pelser, Maude Sandham, Celeste Matthews Wannenburgh and Wian Carstens. The film was directed by John Trengove. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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The Smell of Apples was released on September 11, 2026 and runs for 1h 44m.
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