What is Katrina?
Katrina is a film first released in 1969.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1969
- Release date
- Jul 29, 1969
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10
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Katrina is a film first released in 1969.
Should you watch it?
“A woman's desperate quest to pass as white upends love and family in apartheid South Africa.”
- Explores racial identity under apartheid
- Intimate character-driven story
- Historical South African setting
- Brief runtime may limit depth
Watch it if you are interested in stories about racial passing and apartheid-era South Africa.
Contains themes of racial identity, discrimination, and romantic conflict, suited for mature audiences.
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What is the main conflict in the film?
A coloured woman tries to pass as white, creating tension with her family and lover in apartheid South Africa.
Who falls in love with the protagonist?
An Anglican priest becomes romantically involved with Katrina.
When was the film released?
It was released on July 29, 1969 in South Africa.
What source material is the film based on?
The story is based on D. Warner's "Try for White".
How long is the film?
The runtime is 1 hour 41 minutes.
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