The Smell of Apples
"In the white utopia of 1970’s Apartheid South Africa, a young boy’s summer holiday becomes a test of his love for his father."
In the insulated bubble of white Apartheid South Africa, Marnus, a sheltered 11-year old boy accuses the grandson of his family’s domestic worker of steeling his fishing rod. A brutal chain of events is set in motion, shattering the illusion of his family’s wholesome facade.
| Release Date | September 11, 2026 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | Die Reuk van Appels | |
| Runtime | 1h 44min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | Afrikaans, English | |
| Original Language | Afrikaans | |
| Production Countries | South Africa, Netherlands, Chile, France | |
| Production Companies | BALDR FilmQuijote FilmsPortobello ProductionsCadence | |