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THE RECCE
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Completed - AFRIKAANS, ENGLISH - Drama - 115 minutes

Log Line

1981 - RECCE, Henk Viljoen, is wrongfully declared KIA behind enemy lines. Abandoned by his superiors; it’s a race for survival in which his mental and physical abilities are pushed to their limits, as he navigates his way through the treacherous Angolan war zone in an effort to make his way home.

Previous markets

  • Cannes 2019 (Line up)
Full history

Year of production : 2018

Director(s) : Johannes Ferdinand VAN ZYL
Writer(s) : Johannes ferdinand VAN ZYL
Cast : Greg KRIEK, Marius WEYERS, Christia VISSER

Producer(s) : Jac WILLIAMS (Man Makes A Picture)

Synopsis

After the South African National Defence Force wrongfully declares young RECCE Henk Viljoen dead behind enemy lines, it's up to him alone to use every skill and tool in his arsenal to make it back to his grieving wife. With the enemy hot on his trail and a lethal gunshot wound in his gut, Henk's chances for survival are looking slim as he navigates the treacherous war torn African landscape.

Production

Country(ies) : SOUTH AFRICA

Festivals and Awards

Camerimage 2018 (Best Cinematography Debut Nominee)


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