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Variations on a Theme (2026)

Movie ★ 10.0 65 min

Drama

An elderly goat herder falls victim to a scam promising long-awaited reparations for her father's WWII service. Structured as a series of recurring visual 'variations', Variations on a Theme is a portrait of endurance and loss.

Jason Jacobs Director Devon Delmar Director Devon Delmar Writer Jason Jacobs Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 8, 2026
Runtime
65 min
IMDb
tt39131323
Country
South Africa, Netherlands, Qatar
Language
Afrikaans
Studio
Kraal, Interakt, Meria Productions, DFI

Cast

Hettie Farmer Hettie Gladwin van Niekerk Gladwin Magdalena Links Hettie's Neighbour Regan Nontas Digger Albertus Smit Sleeping Man Helen Jacobs Hettie's Daughter Jason Jacobs Jason Jacobs Narrator / Petrus Jakobus Beukes Elton Landrew Elton Landrew Fund Representative

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Frequently asked questions

What is Variations on a Theme about?
An elderly goat herder falls victim to a scam promising long-awaited reparations for her father's WWII service. Structured as a series of recurring visual 'variations', Variations on a Theme is a portrait of endurance and loss.
Who directed Variations on a Theme?
Variations on a Theme was directed by Jason Jacobs, Devon Delmar.
Who stars in Variations on a Theme?
Variations on a Theme stars Hettie Farmer, Gladwin van Niekerk, Magdalena Links, Regan Nontas.
When was Variations on a Theme released?
Variations on a Theme is a 2026 drama film.
Where can I watch Variations on a Theme?
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