Overview
Stephen Frears’ first film, "The Burning" is 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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Setting
Set in South Africa
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Roland StarkeWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- July 1, 1968
- Original language
- English
Production
Cast
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