Shepherds and Butchers
| Shepherds and Butchers | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Oliver Schmitz |
| Written by | Oliver Schmitz |
| Starring | Andrea Riseborough |
Release dates |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | South Africa |
| Language | English |
Shepherds and Butchers is a 2016 South African drama film directed by Oliver Schmitz. It was shown in the Panorama section at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival.[1]
Plot
During the height of apartheid in South Africa, a young white prison guard (Garion Dowds) embarks on a seemingly motiveless shooting spree that leaves seven black men dead. A British-born lawyer assigned to his case (Steve Coogan) sets out to prove his actions were a direct result of psychological trauma from his volatile work environment.
Cast
- Garion Dowds as Leon Labuschagne
- Andrea Riseborough as Kathleen Murray
- Steve Coogan as Johan Webber
- Robert Hobbs as Pierre De Villiers
- Deon Lotz as Warrant Officer Rautenbach
- Brett Williams as Tennis partner
Awards
The film received third place in the Panoroma Audience Award at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival.[2]
References
- ↑ "Berlinale 2016: Panorama 2016 Complete". Berlinale. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
- ↑ "The Awards Of The 66th Berlin International Film Festival" (PDF). Berlinale.
External links
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