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Afrikaans-language coming-of-age musical war drama, about a young lad who discovers the liberating freedom of music. Johan (Schalk Bezuidenhout) is...
Afrikaans-language coming-of-age musical war drama, about a young lad who discovers the liberating freedom of music. Johan (Schalk Bezuidenhout) is chosen to serve his compulsory two year military training in the South African Defence Force Choir and Concert group known as the 'Canaries', during the height of the Apartheid regime.
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100 %12 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
89 %18 reviewsAudience score rating
"This surprisingly fun musical examines the effects of nationalism on a tender soul, and the bond of brotherhood among misfits."
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IndieWire
IndieWire"Olwagen's third feature is a winning combination of thoughtfulness and exuberance that could translate into international theatrical play beyond its fest run."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood ReporterKanarie | Details
- Rating
- 18, Very strong language
- Runtime
- 130
- Genre
- Drama, Musical, War
- Country of origin
- South Africa
