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Die Seemeeu (2018): Cast

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Die Seemeeu is a 2018 drama directed by Christiaan Olwagen, starring Deon Lotz as Elias, Marius Weyers and Albert Pretorius. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes.

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Die Seemeeu (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 7m (127 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Afrikaans
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Die Seemeeu About?

The premise of Die Seemeeu without spoilers.

Christiaan Olwagen’s film is a South African adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s renowned play, The Seagull. Set in the 1990s, nearly a century after the original work was written, the story explores themes of unrequited love, artistic ambition, and family dynamics within a changing society. It offers a fresh perspective on Chekhov's timeless narrative, bringing it to life through a new cultural lens.

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Cast & crew

Die Seemeeu Cast & Characters

Deon Lotz leads the cast as Elias, with Marius Weyers as Piet and Albert Pretorius as Konstant. Directed by Christiaan Olwagen; 7 actors are credited in all.

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More from Christiaan Olwagen

More films directed by Christiaan Olwagen: A Kind of Madness, Poppie Nongena, Kanarie and Johnny is not Dead.

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Die Seemeeu Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Die Seemeeu.

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Die Seemeeu Also Known As

Also known as “The Seagull”.

Also known as
  • The Seagull

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Die Seemeeu FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Die Seemeeu, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Die Seemeeu?

Die Seemeeu runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

When was Die Seemeeu released?

Die Seemeeu was released on April 23, 2018.

Who directed Die Seemeeu?

Die Seemeeu was directed by Christiaan Olwagen.

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Who is in the cast of Die Seemeeu?

Die Seemeeu stars Deon Lotz as Elias, Marius Weyers as Piet and Albert Pretorius as Konstant, among 7 credited actors.

Does Die Seemeeu have a post-credit scene?

No. Die Seemeeu has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Die Seemeeu in?

The original language of Die Seemeeu is Afrikaans.

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