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Disgrace
🎬 Movie

Disgrace

2008 · 120 min Drama
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

Disgrace is the story of a South African professor of English who loses everything: his reputation, his job, his peace of mind, his good looks, his dreams of artistic success, and finally even his ability to protect his cherished daughter. After having an affair with a student, he moves to the Eastern Cape, where he gets caught up in a mess of post-apartheid politics.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Steve Jacobs

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

John Malkovich

John Malkovich

David Lurie

Jessica Haines

Jessica Haines

Lucy Lurie

Ériq Ebouaney

Ériq Ebouaney

Petrus

Fiona Press

Fiona Press

Bev Shaw

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Antoinette Engel

Melanie Isaacs

Natalie Becker

Natalie Becker

Soraya

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Antonio Fisher

Sidney - Student

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Isabella De Villiers

Mrs. Cundell - Student

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Cindy Mkaza

Mrs. Mbeti - Student

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Liezl de Kock

Student Director

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