Platteland
2011, Afrikaans. Directed by Sean Else.
This Afrikaans movie has a plotline straight out of the classic Westerns.
Platteland features a stellar cast of actors and musicians and puts a vibrant new spin on some of the most popular Afrikaans hits of the past few years. It tells the story of Riana van Niekerk who is desperately fighting to save her family's farm from Mike Ferreira. He has his own agenda and is determined to drive Riana from the land and seize her farm. When Dirk Pretorius, a drifter with many secrets of his own, arrives in town, new alliances are formed and love blossoms in unexpected ways.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Afrikaans
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Sean ElseDirector
- Steve HofmeyrMike Ferreira
- Lianie MayRiana van Niekerk
- Bok van BlerkDirk Pretorius
- Jay du PlessisJakes Ferreira (as Jay)
- Karlien van JaarsveldRolene Ferreira
- Vaughan GardinerWian van Niekerk
- Ivan ZimmermannPieter Naude
- Hanna GroblerLouise Ferreira
- David ClatworthyAttie Ferreira
- Wynand van VollensteeBennie Ferreira
- Andre OdendaalRot (as André Odendaal)
- Neels ClasenMossie
Details
- Released
- 25 November 2011
- Country
- South Africa
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How long is Platteland?
Platteland runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
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Which OTT platform is Platteland on?
Platteland isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 November 2011. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Platteland?
If you liked Platteland, try In Cold Blood, Hamlet, Sarafina!.
Who directed Platteland?
Platteland (2011) was directed by Sean Else and stars Steve Hofmeyr, Lianie May, Bok van Blerk.