Liefling (2010)
Liefling is a 2010 Afrikaans-language romance movie directed by Brian Webber and Nike Holm, with a running time of 1h 53m. It stars Lika Berning, Bobby van Jaarsveld and Sonja Herholdt.
The name of the film, Liefling, says it all. This is a love story that's been told by using evergreen Afrikaans songs from the 70's up to the latest hits of today. This musical is mainly about the life of Liefling Marais, a girl with a passion for life, who loves adventure. Liefling lives on a farm with her father Simon, mother Linda, grandfather Karel, brother Kobus and house keeper Katy. Simon is a professor at the university where we meet the 3 friends, Jan, Pieter and Gert in one of his classes. They also live in Hartbeespoort Jan lives with his grandmother Elsa Ferreira. The story starts during the December holidays. A spoilt rich girl, Melanie von Staden has one thing in mind and that is to reel in heart throb Jan Ferreira who has his eye set on Liefling. Fate unexpectedly brings lovers, friends and so called enemies together. This is a love story full of tears and laughter, song and dance.
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What is Liefling about?
The name of the film, Liefling, says it all. This is a love story that's been told by using evergreen Afrikaans songs from the 70's up to the latest hits of today. This musical is mainly about the life of Liefling Marais, a girl with a passion for life, who loves adventure. Liefling lives on a farm with her father Simon, mother Linda, grandfather Karel, brother Kobus and house keeper Katy. Simon is a professor at the university where we meet the 3 friends, Jan, Pieter and Gert in one of his classes. They also live in Hartbeespoort Jan lives with his grandmother Elsa Ferreira. The story starts during the December holidays. A spoilt rich girl, Melanie von Staden has one thing in mind and that is to reel in heart throb Jan Ferreira who has his eye set on Liefling. Fate unexpectedly brings lovers, friends and so called enemies together. This is a love story full of tears and laughter, song and dance.
When was Liefling released?
Liefling was released on 19 November 2010.
How long is Liefling?
Liefling runs 1h 53m.
Who made Liefling?
Liefling was directed by Brian Webber, Nike Holm and Johan Heystek.
Cast
- Lika Berning as Liefling Marais
- Bobby van Jaarsveld as Jan Ferreira
- Sonja Herholdt as Linda Marais
- Alwyn Swart as Simon Marais
- Paul du Toit as Kobus Marais
- Rouel Beukes as Karel Benade
- Jaco Muller as Doepie
- Monique Nortje as Sasha
- Kevin Leo as Lucci
- Elize Cawood as Elsa Ferreira
- Willem Botha as Gerrit
- Gert Wolmarans as Pieter