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Disgrace (2008)

R  119 min  -  Drama   -  26 December 2008 (Norway)
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After having an affair with a student, a Cape Town professor moves to the Eastern Cape, where he gets caught up in a mess of post-apartheid politics.

Director:

Steve Jacobs

Writers:

J.M. Coetzee (novel), Anna Maria Monticelli (screenplay)

Stars:

John Malkovich, Natalie Becker and Antoinette Engel
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Malkovich ...
Natalie Becker ...
Soraya
Antoinette Engel Antoinette Engel ...
Antonio Fisher Antonio Fisher ...
Sidney - Student
Isabella De Villiers Isabella De Villiers ...
Mrs. Cundell - Student
Cindy Mkaza Cindy Mkaza ...
Mrs. Mbeti - Student
Liezel De Kock Liezel De Kock ...
Student Director
Charles Tertiens Charles Tertiens ...
David Dennis David Dennis ...
Mr. Isaacs
Anne Looby Anne Looby ...
Rosalind
David Ritchie David Ritchie ...
Manas Mathbane
Monroe Reimers Monroe Reimers ...
Hakim
Paula Arundell Paula Arundell ...
Dr Farodia Rassool
Bulelwa Freer Bulelwa Freer ...
Secretary
Alana Louise Bowden Alana Louise Bowden ...
Student
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Storyline

Cape Town professor David Lurie blatantly refuses to defend himself for an affair with a colored student whom he gave a passing grade for an exam she didn't even attend. Dismissed, he moves to his daughter Lucy's farm, which she runs under most disadvantage terms, favoring the black locals. Yet rowdies violently robs and abuse them both, unprovoked. Lucy refuses to fight back, unlike David, who however is surprised by his own altruistic potential. Written by KGF Vissers  

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Plot Keywords:

Professor | Student | Africa | Redemption | Piano  | See more »

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What is a mad heart? See more »

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual content, nudity, some violence and brief language See all certifications »

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Country:

Australia | South Africa

Language:

English | Xhosa | Afrikaans | Zulu

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Бесчестье See more »

Filming Locations:

Cape Town, South Africa See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$12,615 (USA) (20 September 2009) (3 Screens)

Gross:

$66,643 (USA) (4 October 2009)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Fortissimo Films, Sherman Films, Whitest Pouring Films See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: The notices in the lecture theater "Mid-term test" and "Casanova - your time is over" appear to have been written by the same person. Given the professionalism adopted by the university in its investigation of Mr Laurie it does not seem plausible to suggest that one person (say, a teacher's aide) wrote both notices. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Professor David Lurie: I haven't heard from my daughter.
Soraya: Still living with a woman.
Professor David Lurie: Yes, still a lesbian. Still on the farm. She thinks it's safe there.
Soraya: No where's safe. Too many people with nothing to do but cause trouble. How's work?
Professor David Lurie: They look through me when I speak. Forget my name.
Soraya: There's no respect anymore. Have you missed me?
Professor David Lurie: I miss you all the time.
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