Griekwastad now on Box Office

The cruel acts which shook the world to its core in 2012 are immortalised on the silver screen through the film Griekwastad, which is available on Box Office.

Viewers can now watch the film, produced by SCENE23 and based on the book The Griekwastad Murders: The Crime that Shook South Africa by Jacques Steenkamp, from the comfort of their own home.

World-renowned South African actor Arnold Vosloo plays the leading role of Col Dick de Waal. SAFTA winners Tertius Kapp and Jozua Malherbe are responsible for the script and directing respectably.

More about the film

On April 6 in 2012, Deon Steenkamp (44), his wife Christel (43) and their teenage daughter were murdered in the living room of their home on their farm Naauwhoek in the Northern Cape.

Their 15-year-old son had stormed into the Griekwastad Police Station just after dusk; his face, hands and shirt covered in blood. He told police his family had been the victims of a farm murder, claiming he had hidden in the barn and returned to the house once the shooting stopped. His sister died in his arms.

But photographs of the scratch marks on his neck and his bloody and his torn shirt served as evidence of his violent struggle with his sister.

Police detective Dick de Waal must relinquish his belief in the innocence of youth to solve a triple homicide.
Griekwastad tells the tale of the search to find the truth about what happened that night. The film is produced by SCENE23, consisting of Deon Meyer, Tim Theron, Cobus van den Berg and Tracey Lange.

The cast includes the likes of Arnold Vosloo, Alex van Dyk, Jane de Wet, Albert Pretorius, Albert Maritz, Deon Lotz, Ira Blanckenberg, Rolanda Marais, Tim Theron, Jody Abrahams and many more.

Messages from the cast

• “I am really excited to share the passion with which Griekwastad was made with viewers. The energy, commitment and hard work from everyone behind and in front of the camera are translated onto the screen, and because of that I will never stop making movies.” – Cobus van den Berg

• “Viewers can look forward to a film which will keep them glued to the screen with one of the most intriguing stories of our time. This is a film we are extremely proud of.” – Deon Meyer

• “This film, with fantastic direction by Jozua Malherbe and exceptional acting by Arnold Vosloo and Alex van Dyk will keep you glued to the screen until the end. Every person involved, from the hard-working and innovative technical team to the excellent group of passionate actors, was critical in this striking story which no viewer in SA must miss.” – Tim Theron

• “For everyone who was ever interested in the Griekwastad murders, even if you know the ending, the story is told in a way which will make you wonder who is responsible for the murders. Jozua Malherbe’s work is excellent and he knew exactly how to get the best out of the best actors in our country. I cannot wait for the public to see the quality and standard of this film.” – Tracey Lange

• “Griekwastad is a career highlight for me. The film made it possible for me to work with the talented and renowned Arnold Vosloo, and it gave me the opportunity to challenge the way true crime and family drama is portrayed in South African films. I truly hope that audiences will be surprised and captivated by the film.” – Jozua Malherbe

• “I am, of course, very sad that I cannot be there, but I am also very excited about the release of the film. Everyone who worked on Griekwastad gave their best and I am privileged to be a part of it.” – Arnold Vosloo.

*Issued by Rachelle Crous from RCPublicity.