Kanarie (2019): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Kanarie is a 2019 drama musical directed by Christiaan Olwagen, starring Schalk Bezuidenhout as Johan Niemand, Gérard Rudolf and Jacques Bessenger. It runs 2 hours and earned $98,665 worldwide. It holds 66% on TMDB.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Christiaan Olwagen
- Original language
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Icelandic - Studio
- Breaking Glass Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kanarie About?
The premise of Kanarie without spoilers.
During apartheid-era South Africa, a young musician named Johan Niemand is drawn into military conscription. He joins the SADF Choir, known as the "Canaries," and finds himself performing for audiences across the country. While harmonizing with his fellow choir members, Johan grapples with his own identity and the oppressive political climate. He discovers unexpected solace in a burgeoning romance and finds strength in the camaraderie of the misfit group, ultimately exploring the power of music and self-expression.
Kanarie Cast & Characters
Schalk Bezuidenhout leads the cast as Johan Niemand, with Gérard Rudolf as Reverend Koch and Jacques Bessenger as Reverend Engelbrecht. Directed by Christiaan Olwagen; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Christiaan Olwagen
- Schalk Bezuidenhout as Johan Niemand
- Gérard Rudolf as Reverend Koch
- Jacques Bessenger as Reverend Engelbrecht
- De Klerk Oelofse as Walter (Rambo) Boonzaaier
Also Starring in Kanarie
· 6 more- Francois Jacobs Tiaan Taljaard
- David Viviers Kevin Scott
- Ludwig Binge Daan Goosen
- Andrico Goosen RuanRuan (Lobster) Swart
- Germandt Geldenhuys Ludolf Otterman
- Hannes Otto Wolfgang Müller
More from Christiaan Olwagen
More films directed by Christiaan Olwagen: A Kind of Madness, Poppie Nongena, Die Seemeeu and Johnny is not Dead.
Kanarie Reviews & Ratings
Kanarie holds 66% on TMDB.
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TMDB 66% User score
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Letterboxd 3.7 /5
7 ratings
See on Letterboxd
Kanarie Box Office
Kanarie grossed $98,665 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$98.7K
- International
- $98.7K
Kanarie Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “카나리아” and “金丝雀”.
- Also known as
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- 카나리아
- 金丝雀
- Canário
- คานารี
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Kanarie FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Kanarie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kanarie?
Kanarie runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Kanarie released?
Kanarie was released on June 7, 2019.
Who directed Kanarie?
Kanarie was directed by Christiaan Olwagen.
More films by Christiaan Olwagen Who is in the cast of Kanarie?
Kanarie stars Schalk Bezuidenhout as Johan Niemand, Gérard Rudolf as Reverend Koch and Jacques Bessenger as Reverend Engelbrecht, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Kanarie make at the box office?
Kanarie grossed $98,665 worldwide.
How is Kanarie rated?
Kanarie has 66% on TMDB and 3.7/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Kanarie have a post-credit scene?
No. Kanarie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kanarie in?
The original language of Kanarie is Icelandic.
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