Black Butterflies(2011)
Black Butterflies Synopsis
Confronted by Apartheid and a father who was Minister of Censorship, Ingrid Jonker searched for a home, searched for love. With men like Jack Cope and André Brink she found much love, but no home. Later, in his first speech to the South African Parliament Nelson Mandela read her poem "The Dead Child of Nyanga" and addressed her as one of the finest poets of South Africa.
Black Butterflies (2011) is a drama and romance film directed by Paula van der Oest, released on February 6, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Carice van Houten, Rutger Hauer, Liam Cunningham and Nicholas Pauling. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- Director:
- Paula van der Oest
- Writers:
- Greg Latter
- Producers:
- Richard Claus, Arry Voorsmit, Frans van Gestel
- Cinematographer:
- Giulio Biccari
- Composer:
- Philip Miller
- Production:
- CoBo Fonds, IDTV Film, Cool Beans, Spier Films, Riba Film International, NTR, Nederlands Fonds voor de Film, Comet Film
- Status:
- Released
Black Butterflies (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Black Butterflies before you stream it.
Black Butterflies Cast & Crew
Main cast
Carice van Houten
as Ingrid Jonker
Rutger Hauer
as Abraham Jonker
Liam Cunningham
as Jack Cope
Nicholas Pauling
as Eugene Maritz
Grant Swanby
as Jan Rabie
Graham Clarke
as Uys Krige
Damon Berry
as Pieter Venter
Jennifer Steyn
as Lucille - Lulu
- Candice D'Arcy
Candice D'Arcy
as Anna Jonker
Leon Clingman
as Valkenberg receptionist
Waldemar Schultz
as Ettiene le Roux
- Tarryn Page
Tarryn Page
as Irma
Key crew
Directed by Paula van der Oest, written by Greg Latter, produced by Richard Claus, Arry Voorsmit and Frans van Gestel.
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Black Butterflies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 37 ratings.
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Black Butterflies – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black Butterflies online?
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Black Butterflies (2011) is currently available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Black Butterflies?
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The main cast of Black Butterflies (2011) includes Carice van Houten, Rutger Hauer, Liam Cunningham, Nicholas Pauling and Grant Swanby. The film was directed by Paula van der Oest. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black Butterflies released?
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Black Butterflies was released on February 6, 2011 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Black Butterflies worth watching?
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Black Butterflies (2011) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Black Butterflies?
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