The read
It runs a compact 32m.
Synopsis
Stephen Frears’ first film, "The Burning" is a chilling exploration of racial tensions in Apartheid-era South Africa. On a sweltering summer’ day, a wealthy white matriarch insists on taking her household on a planned trip to the country, in spite of their urgent warnings that an uprising is underway.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Stephen FrearsDirector
- Roland StarkeWriter
Cast
- Gwen Ffrangcon DaviesGran
- Isobel MullerCook
- Maxine DayNurse
- Cosmo PieterseChauffeur
- Mark BaillieChild
- Walter GlennieCast
Themes
race politicsapartheid