African Gothic is a thriller movie from 2013, directed by Gabriel Bologna. The film centers around a couple living on an isolated farm in Apartheid South Africa, who try to hide a dark family secret from an encroaching city lawyer. The main roles are played by Damon Shalit (Frikkie), Chella Ferrow (Sussie), and Jonny Coyne (Grove).
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot in the city of Caliente, California, USA. The filming of African Gothic took place over a span of a little more than a month, from April 2, 2011, till May 4, 2011.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Damon Shalit | Frikkie |
| Chella Ferrow | Sussie |
| Jonny Coyne | Grove |
| Connie Jackson | Alina |
| Maria Olsen | Mother |
| Glen Vaughan | Father |
| David Verne | Young Frikkie |
| Aviv Gadi | Young Sussie |
| Maish Shalit | Radio voice |
Trivia and Facts
- The film bagged a whopping 10 victories and was nominated 7 times for awards.
- The original play “Diepe Grond” on which this film is based, was written by Reza de Wet.
- Apart from English, some flashback scenes in the movie are spoken in Afrikaans.
- The movie was also known as Sjambok.
- This thriller film had a running time of about 90 minutes.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Caliente, California, USA
- Latitude: 35.2912425
- Longitude: -118.6286669
- Place ID: ChIJPx0UvkriwYAR_lgT2uvY8gc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Caliente, Havilah, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
