Feature1968·32m·8.0

The Burning

Drama

Stephen Frears’ first film, "The Burning" is a chilling exploration of racial tensions in Apartheid-era South Africa. On a sweltering summer’ day, a wealthy white matriarch insists on taking her household on a planned trip to the country, in spite of their urgent warnings that an uprising is underway.

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Cast

Gwen Ffrangcon Davies

Gran

Isobel Muller

Cook

Maxine Day

Nurse

Cosmo Pieterse

Chauffeur

Mark Baillie

Child

Walter Glennie

Details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Languages
English
Budget
Revenue
Age rating
Quality
4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production
Memorial EnterprisesBFI

Crew

Director

Stephen Frears

Writers

Roland Starke