After having an affair with a student, a Cape Town professor moves to the Eastern Cape, where he gets caught up in a mess of post-apartheid politics.
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| John Malkovich | ... |
Professor David Lurie
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Jessica Haines | ... |
Lucy Lurie
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| Eriq Ebouaney | ... |
Petrus
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| Fiona Press | ... |
Bev Shaw
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Antoinette Engel | ... |
Melanie Isaacs
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| Natalie Becker | ... |
Soraya
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Antonio Fisher | ... |
Sidney - Student
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Isabella De Villiers | ... |
Mrs. Cundell - Student
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Cindy Mkaza | ... |
Mrs. Mbeti - Student
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Liezel De Kock | ... |
Student Director
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Charles Tertiens | ... |
Ryan
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David Dennis | ... |
Mr. Isaacs
(as David Denis)
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Paula Arundell | ... |
Dr Farodia Rassool
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Anne Looby | ... |
Rosalind
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David Ritchie | ... |
Manas Mathbane
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| Monroe Reimers | ... |
Hakim
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Bulelwa Freer | ... |
Secretary
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Alana Louise Bowden | ... |
Student
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| Sara Zwangobani | ... |
Young Woman
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| Barry Quin | ... |
Desmond Swarts
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| Thandi Sebe | ... |
Female Student 1
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Bronwyn Reddy | ... |
Female Student 2
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Nicola Swanepoel | ... |
Female Student 3
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Monica Tyalana | ... |
Market Customer
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Michael Richard | ... |
Bill Shaw
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Buyami Duma | ... |
Pollux
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Thembalani Galada | ... |
Young Black Man
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Xola Honono | ... |
Tall Black Man
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Ian Roberts | ... |
Ettinger
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Roshina Ratnam | ... |
Indian Doctor
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Ntombi Makhutshi | ... |
Petrus' Young Wife
(as Mtombi Makutshi)
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Sydney Kohlakala | ... |
Band Member
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Duke Norman | ... |
Band Member
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S.F. Gojo | ... |
Band Member
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Ntobeko Rwanda | ... |
Orator
(as Ntobeka Rwanqa)
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Amy Brittow | ... |
Desiree Isaacs
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| Denise Newman | ... |
Mrs. Isaacs
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Eve Szapira | ... |
Mrs. Cundell - Professional
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Terence Bridgett | ... |
Sidney - Professional
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Jonathan Nkala | ... |
Postman
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Maboni Nyakatya | ... |
Prostitute
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Mbali Kgosidintsi | ... |
Prostitute
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| Scot Cooper | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Viju Kanthan | ... |
Campus Student (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Steve Jacobs | ||
Written by
| Anna Maria Monticelli | ... | (screenplay) |
| J.M. Coetzee | ... | (based on the novel by) |
Produced by
| Wouter Barendrecht | ... | executive producer |
| Marlow De Mardt | ... | co-producer |
| Julio DePietro | ... | executive producer |
| Barbara Gibbs | ... | line producer |
| Steve Jacobs | ... | producer |
| Anna Maria Monticelli | ... | producer |
| Brigid Olen | ... | co-producer |
| Emile Sherman | ... | producer |
| Michael J. Werner | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Antony Partos | ||
Cinematography by
| Steve Arnold | ||
Editing by
| Alexandre de Franceschi | ||
Editorial Department
| Olivier Fontenay | ... | colorist |
| Lara Ford | ... | editorial house manager |
| Jamie Hediger | ... | assistant colorist |
| Louise Kan | ... | first assistant editor |
| Matthew M. North | ... | digital intermediate editor |
| Anthos Simon | ... | digital intermediate producer |
Production Design by
| Annie Beauchamp | ||
| Mike Berg | ... | (as Michael Berg) |
Set Decoration by
| Fred Du Preez | ||
Costume Design by
| Diana Cilliers | ||
Makeup Department
| Steven Saunders | ... | prosthetics sculptor |
| Zeljka Stanin | ... | makeup department head |
Production Management
| Shireen Hattingh | ... | production manager |
| Silvana Milat | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Wendy Alport | ... | first assistant director |
| Marchant Bellingan | ... | assistant director |
| Hamish Roxburgh | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Storm Dyssell | ... | standby props |
| Ivan Fraser | ... | set dresser |
| Brian Glaser | ... | assistant construction manager |
| Andrew Gouveia | ... | carpenter |
| Marco Guidetti | ... | construction stand-by |
| Etienne Harris | ... | scenic foreman |
| Egbert Kruger | ... | property master |
| Brooke Morris | ... | props buyer/set dresser |
| Steven Saunders | ... | props fabricator |
| Brendan Smithers | ... | construction manager |
Sound Department
| Yulia Akerholt | ... | dialogue editor |
| Rosie Chase | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Bruce Emery | ... | dolby consultant |
| Peter Grace | ... | sound recordist |
| Jason Hancock | ... | foley recordist |
| Michael McMenomy | ... | sound effects editor |
| Adrian Medhurst | ... | mix assistant |
| Sam Petty | ... | sound designer |
| Angus Robertson | ... | head of sound: StageOne Sound |
| John Simpson | ... | foley artist |
| Pete Smith | ... | re-recording mixer (as Peter D. Smith) |
Special Effects by
| Andrew Robertson | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Phillip Young | ... | special effects technician |
Visual Effects by
| Simon Alberry | ... | I/O supervisor |
| Paul Butterworth | ... | visual effects supervisor: Fuel International |
| Sam Cole | ... | compositing supervisor: FUEL International |
| Felix Crawshaw | ... | visual effects producer: Fuel VFX |
| Rebecca Dunn | ... | digital supervisor |
| Michelle Hunt | ... | main title design |
| Daniel Loui | ... | digital compositor |
| An Nguyen | ... | system administrator/pipeline engineer: FUEL International |
| Takahiro Suzuki | ... | digital compositor |
| Andreas Wanda | ... | animator |
| Matthew Wynne | ... | lead compositor |
| Koji Yamaguchi | ... | compositor |
Stunts
| Daryl Andrews | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Telfer Barnes | ... | first assistant camera |
| Gilles Boisacq | ... | gaffer |
| Jessica Clarke-Nash | ... | video split operator |
| Robbie Five | ... | key grip (as Robie Fivaz) |
| Angus Gowans | ... | grip |
| Sean Miros | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Mark Rogers | ... | still photographer |
| Richard Rolf | ... | steadicam operator |
| Lionel Turner | ... | lighting technician |
Casting Department
| Jane Dawkins | ... | extras casting: Australia |
| Ann Fay | ... | casting: Australia |
| Marianne Jade | ... | casting |
| Leigh Pickford | ... | casting: Australia |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Hetta Burger | ... | set costumer |
| Jayne Forbes | ... | costume supervisor |
| Michelle Karavoussanos | ... | head costume buyer |
| Claudia Littlefield | ... | set costumer |
| Tyron Matthee | ... | key costume breakdown and dyer |
Location Management
| John Hoeks | ... | location scout |
Music Department
| Daniel Baker | ... | music preparation |
| Laura Bishop | ... | music preparation |
| Wes Chew | ... | music engineer/mixer / music producer |
| Christo Curtis | ... | music mixer: ending theme |
| Coralie Hartl | ... | orchestra contractor |
| Phillip Hartl | ... | orchestra leader |
| Bryce Jacobs | ... | orchestrator |
| Michael Lira | ... | composer: additional music |
| Luke Mynott | ... | music mixer: additional music |
| Tim Ryan | ... | music editor |
| Gary Seeger | ... | music supervisor |
| Jessica Wells | ... | orchestrator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sophie Fabbri-Jackson | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Pierre Buys | ... | unit and transport manager |
Additional Crew
| Mechele Axford | ... | assistant to producer |
| Jodi Bowers | ... | Locations and permits |
| Sally Clarke | ... | production co-ordinator: Australia |
| Luke Cornell | ... | Animal Trainer |
| Toby Gibson | ... | assistant: John Malkovich |
| Tarryn Greybè | ... | pre-production coordinator |
| Michelle Hunt | ... | end titles |
| Amanda Kotze | ... | production accountant |
| Sandie Morris | ... | production accountant |
| Dezi Rorich | ... | unit publicist |
| Hayley Ross | ... | production coordinator |
| Nathan Smith | ... | lab liaison |
Thanks
| Danny Mandel | ... | Production financing provided by Newbridge |
| Scott Meek | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- A-Film Distribution (2009) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Bac Films (2010) (France) (theatrical)
- Dendy Films (2009) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Icon Entertainment International (2008) (United States) (theatrical)
- Maximum Film Distribution (2009) (Canada) (theatrical)
- A-Film Home Entertainment (2009) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Alamode Film (2010) (Germany) (DVD)
- David Distribucion (2008) (Mexico)
- Flashstar Home Vídeo (2009) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Image Entertainment (2010) (United States) (DVD)
- Image Entertainment (2010) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Imagem Filmes (2009) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (2009) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Teleview International (2008) (Lebanon) (Middle East)
- Zon Lusomundo Audiovisuais (2009) (Portugal)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC) (funding)
- Dolby Laboratories (sound mix)
- Fintage CAM (collection account management)
- Newbridge Film Capital (funding)
- Trackdown Digital (sound post-production)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Cape Town professor David Lurie blatantly refuses to defend himself for an affair with a colored student whom he gave a passing grade for an exam she didn't even attend. Dismissed, he moves to his daughter Lucy's farm, which she runs under most disadvantaged terms, favoring the black locals. Yet rowdies, unprovoked, violently rob and abuse them both. Lucy refuses to fight back, unlike David, who is surprised by his own altruistic potential. Written by KGF Vissers |
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| Taglines | What is a mad heart? See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $10,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | 'Disgrace' won the Best Narrative Film (The Black Pearl) Award at the Middle East Film Festival 2008. See more » |
| Goofs | The notices in the lecture theater "Mid-term test" and "Casanova - your time is over" appear to have been written by the same person. Given the professionalism adopted by the university in its investigation of Mr Laurie it does not seem plausible to suggest that one person (say, a teacher's aide) wrote both notices. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939). See more » |
| Soundtracks | She Walks in Beauty See more » |
| Quotes |
Professor David Lurie:
The one who comes to teach learns the keenest of lessons, those who come to learn learn nothing. See more » |