Paljas (1998): Cast
Paljas is a 1998 drama directed by Katinka Heyns, starring Ian Roberts as Frans, Marius Weyers and Gérard Rudolf. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Katinka Heyns
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Afrikaans - Studio
- Distant Horizon
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Paljas About?
The premise of Paljas without spoilers.
The film tracks the decay of an Afrikaner family living in isolation and scorn in the town of Toorwater. Life seems static until a stray circus train stalls in the settlement, delivering a clown whose uncanny magic rekindles hope for the stagnant family, while also unsettling wary villagers and threatening the community’s fragile stability.
Paljas Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- clown
- traveling circus
- afrikaans
Paljas Cast & Characters
Ian Roberts leads the cast as Frans, with Marius Weyers as Hendrik MacDonald and Gérard Rudolf as Jan Mol. Directed by Katinka Heyns; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Katinka Heyns
- Ian Roberts as Frans
- Marius Weyers as Hendrik MacDonald
- Gérard Rudolf as Jan Mol
- David S. Lee as Bertie
Also Starring in Paljas
· 6 more- Jan Ellis Nollie
- Aletta Bezuidenhout Katrina MacDonald
- Liezel van der Merwe Emma MacDonald
- Larry Leyden Willem MacDonald
- Ellis Pearson Manuel
- Marthinus Basson Dominee
More from Katinka Heyns
More films directed by Katinka Heyns: The Miracle Worker and Fiela’s Child.
Paljas Videos
The clip of Paljas.
Paljas Also Known As
Also known as “El secreto de la magia”.
- Also known as
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- El secreto de la magia
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Paljas FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Paljas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Paljas?
Paljas runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was Paljas released?
Paljas was released on January 23, 1998.
Who directed Paljas?
Paljas was directed by Katinka Heyns.
More films by Katinka Heyns Who is in the cast of Paljas?
Paljas stars Ian Roberts as Frans, Marius Weyers as Hendrik MacDonald and Gérard Rudolf as Jan Mol, among 10 credited actors.
Does Paljas have a post-credit scene?
No. Paljas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Paljas in?
The original language of Paljas is Afrikaans.
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