Dis ek, Anna explained
| Dis ek, Anna |
| Producer: | Niel van Deventer |
| Director: | Sara Blecher |
| Cinematography: | Jonathan Kovel |
| Editing: | Nicholas Costaras |
Afrikaans: Dis ek, Anna is a 2015 South African Afrikaans-language drama produced by Afrikaans: [[Palama Productions]] based on novels by Afrikaans: [[Anchien Troskie]] (writing as Afrikaans: Elbie Lotter): Afrikaans: Dis ek, Anna (It's me, Anna) and Afrikaans: Die Staat teen Anna Bruwer (The State vs Afrikaans: Anna Bruwer). Set in modern-day South Africa, it tells the story of Afrikaans: Anna Bruwer, who avenges years of abuse suffered at the hands of her stepfather and the court case that ensues. Written by Afrikaans: [[Tertius Kapp]]. Produced by Afrikaans: [[Niel van Deventer]]. Directed by Afrikaans: [[Sara Blecher]] and starring among others;
- Afrikaans: [[Charlene Brouwer]] s Anna Bruwer
- Afrikaans: [[Marius Weyers]] as Windhond Weber
- Afrikaans: [[Nicola Hanekom]] as Johanna du Toit
- Afrikaans: [[Morne Visser]] as Danie du Toit
- Afrikaans: [[Drikus Volschenk]] as Joubert van Heerden
- Afrikaans: [[Elize Cawood]] as Adv. Gouws
- Afrikaans: [[Eduan van Jaarsveld]] as Hendrick Bruwer.
At the tenth annual South African Film and Television Awards in March 2016, Afrikaans: Dis ek, Anna was awarded the highest honour in the following categories:[1]
- Best Feature Film
- Best Director of a Feature Film
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Afrikaans: Marius Weyers)
- Best Achievement in Script Writing
- Best Achievement in Production Design
- Best Achievement in Make-Up and Hair Styling
Characters
- Anna: Protagonist in the movie and book. The entire book and movie revolve around her experiences with her father, stepfather, mother and several individuals. Ultimately it leads to her salvation as well as becoming a murderer.
- Afrikaans: Carli: Anna's little sister, she is raped and abused by her dad, until she comes to Anna and commits suicide.
- Afrikaans: Danie du Toit: Anna's stepfather. He is also responsible for beating and leaving Afrikaans: Klein-Danie (Afrikaans: Danie Junior) and is the reason that Anna's younger sister Afrikaans: Carli commits suicide.
- Afrikaans: Danie Junior: Stepbrother of Afrikaans: Carli and Anna. He was beaten and abused by his father until he decides to live with his biological mother. Later on, he and Anna reconnect to heal the past.
Notes and References
- Web site: All the winners at the 2016 Saftas . Channel 24 . 2016-04-14 .
