Filming has wrapped on the German-South African co-production feature Black Butterflies, based on the tragic story of the tempestuous, gifted, literary figure Ingrid Jonker who committed suicide. Set against the background of the politically turbulent 1960’s South Africa, Black Butterflies follows her tribulations and passions as she embarks on scandalous affairs with fellow writers while struggling to attain the love and support of her father, a prominent government official who publicly disowned her.
The international cast is headed by Dutch actress Carice van Houten (Valkyrie, Black Book) as Ingrid Jonker, with Liam Cunningham (Clash of the Titans) as Jack Cope and Rutger Hauer (Batman Begins) as Abraham Jonker.
The film is directed by award winning director Paula van der Oest (The Domino Effect ) and produced by Michael Auret (Master Harold And The Boys), Richard Claus (An American Werewolf In Paris) , Frans van Gestel (Black Book) and Arry Voorsmit( Prima Primavera). The script is written by Greg Latter (Goodbye Bafana, Forgiveness).
German-South African co-production comprises Comet Film GmbH and Spier Productions (Pty) Ltd. in association with IDTV Film BV, Cool Beans BV and Riba Film International BV.
