The Windmill (Die Windpomp)

Think Wes Anderson giving birth to a Nicholas Sparks romantic mystery and what comes out is The Windmill (Die Windpomp), a quirky, humorous, endearing and thought provoking love story revolving around an unlikely summer romance in a retirement village between 20 year olds Henri and Margot. With a twist you will not see coming, The Windmill pulls at the heart strings and leaves you wanting more!

  • Etienne Fourie
    Director
  • Etienne Fourie
    Writer
  • Chris Roland
    Producer
  • Lee-Ann Cotton
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 42 minutes 11 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 25, 2014
  • Production Budget:
    400,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    South Africa
  • Country of Filming:
    South Africa
  • Language:
    Afrikaans
  • Shooting Format:
    HD Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Silwerskermfees
    South Africa
    August 31, 2014
    Theatrical Release April 2014- South Africa
    Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Original music, best Supporting actress, Best Film
  • Long Beach International Film Festival
    USA
    October 26, 2015
    26 October 2015 USA Premier
    Best Film Jury Award
  • SAFTA
    South Africa
    Best Supporting actress
Director - Etienne Fourie