Die Dekonstruksie van Retta Blom; a complicated love story, hits cinemas nationwide in May.
Johannesburg, South Africa, 17 March 2025 – Get ready to experience a cinematic masterpiece that will tug at your heartstrings. Die Dekonstruksie van Retta Blom, a poignant and thought-provoking love story, launches in cinemas nationwide on May 23, 2025.
Directed by Pieter Grobbelaar, this highly anticipated film delves into the complexities of love, relationships, and the human condition. The movie follows the tumultuous journey of Retta Blom, a beautiful woman navigating the intricacies of love, loss, and self-discovery. The film is an adaptation of the much-loved book by Zelda Bezuidenhout who meticulously tells this moving story of the breakdown of trust and self; interspersed with poignant wit of a woman’s journey to understanding and reconstructing herself.
In this coming-of-age story, Retta Blom has the perfect life—–or so it seems. A loving husband, a son, her beloved dog and a dream house in a leafy Johannesburg suburb. When her perfectionist eye spots a tiny crack in the varnish of her flawless life, doubt seeps in. She starts investigating. Perhaps her husband, Tobias, isn’t all he pretends to be. Has he been hiding a dark secret from her all these years? With its stunning cinematography, compelling storyline, and outstanding performances, Die Dekonstruksie van Retta Blompromises to leave audiences spellbound, entertained and inspired.
“We are thrilled to bring this powerful and emotional story to the big screen,” said Pieter Grobbelaar. “Told with a comedic edge, our film explores the complexities of love and relationships in a way that will resonate deeply with audiences. I wanted to push the boundaries, tear up the envelope of what Afrikaans films are. It deals with how our lives deconstruct and how we rebuild from scratch. And where normally a coming-of-age film delves into the first awakening of the sexual being, this film in the ‘re-awakening’…a far more painful process as truth hits hard…and wounds. The nudity, sex, and physical presence of sexuality within these characters’ lives, interested me as a storyteller.”
Produced by The Ergo Company, Die Dekonstruksie van Retta Blom was adapted for screen by celebrated screenwriter, Henrietta Gryffenberg. It boasts a talented cast, comprising the award-winning Antoinette Louw as Retta, Hilda Cronje, Francois Coertze, Christopher van der Westhuizen, Carmen Maarman, Natalia De Rocha, Faith Beukes, David Chevers, Danica Davis, Christelle Van Den Berch, James Borthwick, Kevin Smith, Reem Koussa, Moshine Mametja, Isabella Mostert and Andre Odendaal.
” Just like the classic road movie ‘Thelma and Louise” this film celebrates friendship and is a roadmap on how to escape boredom and the drudgery of life. It promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats through its humour, coupled with curiosity stemming from a mere suitcase. As Die Dekonstruksie van Retta Blom hits our screens in May, we edge everyone to embark on Retta’s beautiful, but thought proving journey with us.” Says Dumi Gumbi, 5 time SAFTA Award winner and producer.
Die Dekonstruksie van Retta Blom will screen at cinema houses including:
Ster Kinekor’s following cinemas:
· Maerua Complex in Namibia, Windhoek
· Gauteng
o Rosebank Cinema Nouveau
o Cresta
o Mooi River
o Vaal
o Brooklyn
o Cradlestone
o Irene
· Western Cape
o Garden Route
o Somerset
o Tygervalley
· Mpumalanga
o Ilanga
· Free State – Bloemfontein
o Mimosa Mall
Nu Metro:
· Durban – Ballito Junction
· Cape Town – Canal Walk
· Johannesburg – Clear Water Mall
· Bloemfontein – Loch Logan
· Pretoria – Menlyn Park
· Pretoria – Woodlands
· Durban – The Pavilion
· Worcester
Avalon:
· Cape Town – Grand West
Gravel Road Distribution Group
· Hermanus
About the Director : Pieter Grobbelaar
Pieter started out in the film industry in 1982, as editor on Mirror International, the actuality news reels that were shown before movies in theatres those years. A stint at the SABC as assistant director followed, and paved the way for years of freelance work as production manager on major Afrikaans series such as Arende 1, 2 and 3.
In 1989 he directed his first series in isiXhosa and shortly after, the very first coloured series on South African TV, Die Allemans. The popular series Death of a Queen (2009), merging Macbeth and the history of the African Rain Queen, is a highlight of his career as a director. It was watched by more viewers than any other series in its genre, won the SAFTA award for best mini-series and was chosen to represent South Africa in the INPUT festival in Poland. Pieter has worked on 16 different TV series and directed many theatre productions, most notably Papawerwyn and Die duiwel is ‘n ding wat spring, which won several awards. Die dekonstruksie van Retta Blom is his first feature film.
About The Ergo Company
The Ergo Company is a film production company dedicated to creating thought-provoking and visually stunning films that explore the human condition. With a focus on storytelling that entertains, challenges societal norms and sparks meaningful conversations, The Ergo Company is committed to producing high-quality films that resonate with audiences worldwide.
It has established itself as a leading film production company, showcasing exceptional storytelling and promoting social impact. Its goal might be to take audiences on an entertaining journey through different worlds, but the approach is a strategic and disciplined one. The Ergo Company has its sights set on developing a content studio with global reach.
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