The Smell of Apples

The Smell of Apples

2026
1h 44m
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History Drama

"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."

Overview

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.

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Status: Released

Language: AF

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Production Information

Production Companies
BALDR Film Quijote Films Portobello Productions Cadence
Production Countries
South Africa Netherlands Chile France
Spoken Languages
Afrikaans English

Keywords

based on novel or book race politics south africa apartheid domestic worker accusation sheltered chain of events

Quick Facts

Original Title Die Reuk van Appels
Release Date September 11, 2026
Status Released
Language AF
IMDb ID tt36594684

Cast

Dawian van der Westhuizen
Dawian van der Westhuizen

Marnus

Hilton Pelser
Hilton Pelser

Johan

Maude Sandham
Maude Sandham

Leonor

Celeste Matthews Wannenburgh
Celeste Matthews Wannenburgh

Doreen

Wian Carstens
Wian Carstens

Frikkie

Karoline Watson
Karoline Watson

Ilse

Inge Beckmann
Inge Beckmann

Karla

Courtlin Baron
Courtlin Baron

Neville

Key Crew

John Trengove
Director
Christopher Ciancimino
Writer
John Trengove
Writer