Arende

A slow, serious historical epic that immerses you in the hardships and loyalties of a bitter conflict, with a somber and resolute mood.

Created by

Dirk de Villiers, Paul C. Venter

Genres

Drama, War & politics, Action & adventure

Starring

Ian Roberts, Gavin Van Den Berg, Michelle Botes

Overview

Epic drama follows a group of Boers during significant events in South African history. The first series is primarily set on St. Helena and follows the lives of Boer prisoners-of-war at Deadwood Camp. Among them is Sloet Steenkamp, a Cape Rebel whose death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment on the island. The second series shifts to post-war mainland South Africa, where the Boers, though returned, still struggle for freedom. New characters are introduced, including Meisie, who is mute due to trauma, and her mother Cornelia, who seeks revenge. In the third series, Sloet and his friends, yearning to escape British rule, embark on the Dorsland Trek, a perilous journey across the Kalahari Desert in search of freedom beyond South Africa's borders.

How it feels

Tense, earnest, melancholic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

War, survival, freedom, betrayal

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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