The Great Dispute

Synopsis

Origin:

Die groot twis, an Afrikaans kung fu comedy short film featuring puppets, is set in a landscape that stretches from the vast plains of the Karoo to the slopes of the Drakensberg. The teaser of writer and director Johann Vermaak’s satire promises “Pop, skiet en donder” in the story that turns the history of The Great Trek on its head. The short film is described as an Afrikaans Western with a retro approach, containing a strong dose of feminism to boot.

Cast

Cintaine Schutte

Marietjie (voice)

Eben Genis

Jakobus (voice)

Wiseman Sithole

Mhlope (voice)

Albert Pretorius

Buddawikus (voice)

Sne Dladla

Umenzi / Black Ox (voice)

Louw Venter

White Ox (voice)