The Burning

Stephen Frears’ first film, "The Burning" is a chilling exploration of racial tensions in Apartheid-era South Africa. On a sweltering summer’ day, a wealthy white matriarch insists on taking her household on a planned trip to the country, in spite of their urgent warnings that an uprising is underway.

Director

Stephen Frears

Screenplay

Roland Starke

Status

Released

Release date

01/07/1968

Original language

English