The White Line
Originally released in 2020. The White Line is a drama/history film. directed by Désirée Kahikopo-Meiffret.
Starring Girley Jazama, Jan-Baren Scheepers, and Sunet Van Wyk
Synopsis
Framed by scenes of Namibia's formal independence as a newly formed African country in 1990, Desiree Kahikopo's historical romance takes us back to 1963, soon after the 1959 uprising in Old Location — an area segregated for black residents of Windhoek, the capital of Namibia (then a territory of South Africa). It is in this setting that Sylvia Kamutjemo (Girley Charlene Jazama, who also produces), a black domestic worker, meets Afrikaner police officer Pieter de Wet (Jan-Barend Scheepers) on a routine passbook check. As the pair exchange letters and a story of forbidden love across racial lines unfolds, Kahikopo explores an underrepresented period of Namibian history with compassion and hope.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 7, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
AF
Original language
Country
Namibia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Girley Jazama
as Sylvia Kamutjema
Jan-Baren Scheepers
as Pieter de Wit
Sunet Van Wyk
as Anna-Marie Van der Merwe
Mervin Uahupirapi
as Unotjari Kamutjemo
Chari Botha
as Jan Van der Merwe
Joalette de Villiers
as Sunet de Kock
Vanessa Kamatoto
as Jacobine Kamutjemo
Desmond Katamila
as Godfried Jnr Kamutjemo
Muhindua Kaura
as Godfried Snr Kamutjemo
Hazel Hinda
as Older Sylvia
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AF
Production Companies
- Namibia Film Commission
- Ruach Pictures
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- JusThink Marketing
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The White Line about?
Framed by scenes of Namibia's formal independence as a newly formed African country in 1990, Desiree Kahikopo's historical romance takes us back to 1963, soon after the 1959 uprising in Old Locatio...
Who directed The White Line?
The White Line was directed by Désirée Kahikopo-Meiffret.
How long is The White Line?
The White Line has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The White Line released?
The White Line was released on February 7, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The White Line?
The main cast of The White Line includes Girley Jazama, Jan-Baren Scheepers, Sunet Van Wyk, Mervin Uahupirapi, Chari Botha.