The Burning
The Burning is Stephen Frears’ first film, 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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The Burning
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 1, 1968
Runtime
0h 32m
Genres
Drama
User Score
70%
Original Title
The Burning
Production Companies
Memorial Enterprises, BFI
Director
Stephen Frears
Description
The Burning is Stephen Frears’ first film, 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.
