Firstborn(2009)
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Firstborn Synopsis
This short film explores identity and sexuality within the Afrikaans minority culture of post-Apartheid South Africa through a fable about two brothers who descend into matricide and madness on a remote ostrich farm.
Firstborn (2009) is a drama film directed by Etienne Kallos, released on September 7, 2009 with a runtime of 27m. It stars Hennie Janse van Rensburg, Hennie Lambrechts, Antoinette Kellermann and Paul Lückhoff. Viewers rate it 3.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Etienne Kallos
- Writers:
- Etienne Kallos
- Producers:
- Etienne Kallos
- Production:
- Kallos Films
- Status:
- Released
Firstborn Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Hennie Janse van Rensburg
Hennie Janse van Rensburg
- Hennie Lambrechts
Hennie Lambrechts
- Antoinette Kellermann
Antoinette Kellermann
Paul Lückhoff
Thoko Ntshinga
Key crew
Directed by Etienne Kallos, written by Etienne Kallos, produced by Etienne Kallos.
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Firstborn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Firstborn – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Firstborn online?
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Who stars in Firstborn?
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The main cast of Firstborn (2009) includes Hennie Janse van Rensburg, Hennie Lambrechts, Antoinette Kellermann, Paul Lückhoff and Thoko Ntshinga. The film was directed by Etienne Kallos. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Firstborn released?
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Firstborn was released on September 7, 2009 and runs for 27m.
Is Firstborn worth watching?
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Firstborn (2009) holds an average rating of 3.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.