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The Endless River (2015)
Director: Oliver Hermanus
Cast: Nicolas Duvauchelle, Crystal-Donna Roberts, Clayton Evertson, Denise Newman
Runtime108 min
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A young waitress welcomes her husband home to the small South African town of Riviersonderend (Endless River) after his four-year jail sentence. At first it appears their plans for a new life together are finally being realized. But when the family of a foreigner living on a nearby farm is brutally murdered, the young woman and the grieving widower begin gravitating towards each other. Trapped in a cycle of violence and bloodshed, the two form an unlikely bond seeking to transcend their mutual anger, pain and loneliness.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Endless River, Oliver Hermanus' 2015 South African drama, has received critical acclaim for its powerful exploration of grief, violence, and human connection. While the film has not received major awards recognition, it has garnered strong audience reception, with an IMDb rating of 7.0 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 93%, indicating that it has resonated with both critics and viewers.
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The Endless River is a 2015 South African drama film directed by Oliver Hermanus. It was screened in the main competition section of the 72nd Venice International Film Festival. It is the first South African film to be nominated for the Golden Lion. It was also shown in the Contemporary World Cinema section of the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival.
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