The Smell of Apples

Die Reuk van Appels

“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.”

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.

Novela

Mark Behr

Director

John Trengove

Screenplay

Christopher Ciancimino

Screenplay

John Trengove

Status

Released

Release date

11/09/2026

Original language

Afrikaans