South African romantic-adventure film Vir Altyd has surpassed the
number one spot in earnings at the local box office for Afrikaans films.
After four weeks on circuit, Vir Altyd, produced by the same team as
Pad na jou Hart, has earned R13.4 million, breaking records and
leaving the filmmakers feeling grateful and humbled.
Ster-Kinekor Entertainment, the distributor of Vir Altyd, has released
the following statement: “We confirm that Vir Altyd now has the
highest box office income for an Afrikaans movie. It has surpassed the box office
earnings of Liefling and Pad na jou Hart and stands on
R13.4 million. We are overjoyed with the success. We congratulate the producers
and everyone involved on this achievement,’ said Pieter Geldenhuys
After the movie’s success, Ivan Botha and Donnalee Roberts, writers, co-producers
and leading actors of the film, say: “It’s such a great honour and privilege for us to
reach this milestone. We’re indescribably grateful to each and every person who
has watched Vir Altyd, the feedback has been overwhelming and we
appreciate it endlessly! We really hope that the support for Vir Altyd
will build momentum for all the upcoming local films that will release this year in
order for our South African film industry to go from strength to strength!’
Vir Altyd was produced by 17FilmStreetMedia and The Film Factory.
