Stam (lit. 'The Tree') is a 2020 South African Afrikaans-language thriller film written and directed by Louw Venter. The film stars Inge Beckmann, Gideon Lombard, Tarryn Wyngaard and Niza Jay in the lead roles. It was screened in few film festivals. The film also won the Best South African film award at the 2020 Durban International Film Festival.[1]
| Stam | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Louw Venter |
| Written by | Louw Venter |
| Produced by | Elias Ribeiro |
| Starring | Inge Beckmann Gideon Lombard Tarryn Wyngaard Niza Jay |
Production company | Uracu |
| Distributed by | Indigenous Film Distribution DStv |
Release dates |
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| Country | South Africa |
| Language | Afrikaans |
Plot
editThe story deals with the unpredictable sequence around interconnected lives of vastly differentiated characters over of the course of few hours in Cape Town and explores a wide range of associations that go far beyond gender, race and social background.[2]
Cast
edit- Inge Beckmann
- Gideon Lombard
- Tarryn Wyngaard
- Niza Jay
Release
editThe film had its worldwide premiere at the Durban International Film Festival in September 2020. It also premiered at the 18th Tofifest International Film Festival 2020 in Poland.[3][4][5]
The film had its theatrical release in South Africa through DStv BoxOffice on 2 October 2020 and opened to generally positive reviews from critics. The film release was also made available via Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees's digital platform from 21 September 2020 to 1 October 2020.[6]
Production
editThe film was set in the backdrop of Cape Town. The film was produced by Urucu studio with the assistance of M-Net, kykNet, Netherlands Film Fund, Netherlands Film Production and Department of Trade and Industry of South Africa.[7]
References
edit- ^ "DIFF's finest: Durban International Film Festival announces award winners". The South African. 21 September 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ "'Stam' director to host webinars on GBV and children's rights". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ "South African Film 'Stam' Chosen To Compete In The 18th Annual Film Festival". News of Africa - Online Entertainment - Gossip - Celebrity Newspaper - Breaking News. 15 October 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ "SA film 'Stam' chosen to compete in Polish film festival". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ "SA film 'Stam' chosen to compete at Tofifest International Film Festival". The South African. 21 October 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ "Afrikaans film 'Stam' premieres on BoxOffice in October". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ Libby18. "Louw Venter's 'Stam' (The Tree) wins Best SA Film At Diff". Gauteng Film Commission. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
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