Faith Like Potatoes

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Ken R @RT36478503 Sep 25, 2023 Faith Like Potatoes – A Life Story Here's a curious movie and one I expected to find cringe worthy. Having heard nothing about it and knowing even less about the makers or performers, I watched out of curiosity. The first thing to stand out was the cinematography and editing of Dave Aenmey, who captures the striking South African locations with amazing visual style. Then came the strong performance of the central character, played with great power and commitment by South African Frank Rautenbach. His is a world-class tour de force with many difficult emotive scenes played with gusto. The Zulu Africans also came across with conviction (all bar a couple of the smaller roles) Director/screenplay writer Regardt van den Bergh acquits himself well in bringing this based on fact, faith-based story to surprisingly vivid life. While set around the tragic turmoil of the Apartheid years, this is not the movie's main focus. It features an above-average soundtrack score, with a stand-out main song written and performed by South African artist Joe Niemand. Taken from Angus Buchan's autobiographical book and photographed on his farm, it follows the life of an angry young small-time farmer and his young family, as they battle the land and assorted family emotional situations. The screenplay doesn't always convey some plot elements as clearly as it should, but the rather riveting story never the less holds interest throughout. Those not interested in faith based situations won't get the significance of some actions, while others will be suitably inspired by the changes in Buchan's personality and the very real benefits he eventually brings to those around him. Well worth a look, and proves what can be done on a limited budget with full commitment from all involved. See more Apr 1, 2016 It was a little too much, there was truth to how they live but I am not sure someone can make that drastic of a change in such little time. It had a good message but it only had an appeal to a certain demographic. I see the appeal, it was alright but if I were to choose to watch this or the passion of the christ in religion class, I wouldn't choose this one. See more Nov 13, 2015 Fantastic movie about FAITH!! Have faith, believe and it will happen!!! ð(TM)?ð?» See more Jul 25, 2015 Very relevant film about having faith as small as a mustard seed. Matthew 17:20 See more Jun 15, 2015 I have faith like potatoes, but not in this film's writings. the story is uninteresting and characters are flat. See more Apr 1, 2014 Besides giving us all nightmares about falling off tractors the theology in this movie is just sick. "Charismatic chaos" to be sure. See more Read all reviews

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