The Building of a Nation
1938, Afrikaans. Directed by Joseph Albrecht & A.A. Pienaar.
The epic (and very costly) retelling of the history of South Africa from 1652 to 1910, made to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Great Trek (1838)
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Afrikaans
- Rated
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- Released
- 12 December 1938
- Original title
- Die Bou van 'n Nasie
- Country
- South Africa
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The Building of a Nation runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
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The Building of a Nation isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Building of a Nation?
If you liked The Building of a Nation, try Munich - The Edge of War, Oranges and Sunshine, Radium Girls.
Who directed The Building of a Nation?
The Building of a Nation (1938) was directed by Joseph Albrecht and A.A. Pienaar and stars Alfred Holtzer, George Vollaire, Valda Adams.