Black Butterflies
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Black Butterflies
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Release Date: 2011-02-06
- Runtime: 100 minutes
- Rating: 5.7/10 (35 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: CoBo Fonds, IDTV Film, Cool Beans, Comet Filmproduktion, Spier Films, Riba Film International, NTR, Nederlands Fonds voor de Film
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.219
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
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
as Anna Jonker
Leon Clingman
as Valkenberg receptionist
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Trailers & Clips
Black Butterflies ~ Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Butterflies?▼
Black Butterflies is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 2011-02-06.
Who are the main actors in Black Butterflies?▼
The main cast includes Carice van Houten, Rutger Hauer, Liam Cunningham, Nicholas Pauling, Grant Swanby, .
Where can I watch Black Butterflies online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Black Butterflies is available.
Is Black Butterflies based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Black Butterflies?▼
Black Butterflies has an IMDb rating of 5.7/10 based on 35 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Black Butterflies?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Black Butterflies?▼
The soundtrack was composed by CoBo Fonds, IDTV Film, Cool Beans, Comet Filmproduktion, Spier Films, Riba Film International, NTR, Nederlands Fonds voor de Film. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Black Butterflies filmed?▼
Black Butterflies was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Black Butterflies?▼
The total runtime of Black Butterflies is 100 minutes.
Is Black Butterflies suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Black Butterflies?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Black Butterflies.
Does Black Butterflies have a post-credit scene?▼
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