Variations on a Theme (2026)
Original title: Variasies op 'n tema
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An elderly goat herder falls victim to a scam promising long-awaited reparations for her father's WWII service. Structured as a series of recurring visual 'variations', Variations on a Theme is a portrait of endurance and loss.
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Hettie FarmerHettieGladwin van NiekerkGladwinMagdalena LinksHettie's NeighbourRegan NontasDiggerAlbertus SmitSleeping ManHelen JacobsHettie's Daughter
Jason JacobsNarrator / Petrus Jakobus Beukes
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What is Variations on a Theme about?
An elderly goat herder falls victim to a scam promising long-awaited reparations for her father's WWII service. Structured as a series of recurring visual 'variations', Variations on a Theme is a portrait of endurance and loss.
How long is Variations on a Theme?
Variations on a Theme has a runtime of 65 minutes.