Private Project

Of Bread and Water

In a South African fishing community, Witbrood (White Bread) and his wife, Monica, face endless hardships. Nevertheless, they share what they have – and take in a child, who they raise as their own.

  • Stefani Terblanche
    Director
  • Jurg Slabbert
    Producer
  • Jodi-Mari Adams
    Producer
  • Keziah Bailey
    Producer
  • Sebastian Paulus
    Producer
  • Stefani Terblanche
    Producer
  • Christiaan Arthur Peterson
    Key Cast
  • Monica Arendse
    Key Cast
  • Stefani Terblanche
    Editing
  • Jodi-Mari Adams
    Editing
  • Jodi-Mari Adams
    Sound
  • Stefani Terblanche
    Sound
  • Sebastian Paulus
    Sound
  • Stefani Terblanche
    Cinematography
  • Jodi-Mari Adams
    Cinematography
  • Stefani Terblanche
    Cinematography
  • Sebastian Paulus
    Cinematography
  • DepartmentofJounalismStellenboschUniversity
    Producer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Van Brood en Water
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 4 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 8, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    South Africa
  • Country of Filming:
    South Africa
  • Language:
    Afrikaans
  • Shooting Format:
    4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16.9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Department of Journalism Stellenbosch University
  • Encounters South African International Documentary Festival
    Cape Town
    South Africa
    June 23, 2024
    World Premiere
    Official Selection - 26th Encounters South African International Documentary Festival
  • NZ & Aus South African Film Festival

    Australia
    May 3, 2025
    International Premiere
    Official Selection
  • South African Film and Television Awards 2026

    March 14, 2026
    Nominee - Best Student Film
  • Canada & USA South African Film Festival

    November 17, 2025
    North American Premiere
Distribution Information
  • Department of Journalism Stellenbosch University
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Stefani Terblanche

Stefani Terblanche, along with the rest of the doc crew, made this documentary when she was a student at Stellenbosch University completing her Honours in Journalism. She is currently working as a journalist at Netwerk24 and enjoys doing a bit of everything. Even though she is not currently working on a documentary, she hopes that there will be opportunities for projects in the future.

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