Ellen: Die storie van Ellen Pakkies

The Ellen Pakkies Story is a South African drama film based on true events. It tells the story of Ellen Pakkies, a mother who strangled her drug-addicted son Abie in 2007, after years of abuse and violence. The film explores the troubled relationship between Ellen and Abie, as well as the legal and social consequences of her actions.

The film was directed by Daryne Joshua and starred Jill Levenberg as Ellen and Jarrid Geduld as Abie. It received critical acclaim and several awards, including best actress, best actor and best scriptwriter at the kykNET Silwerskerm Festival.

The Ellen Pakkies Story is a powerful and emotional film that raises awareness about the impact of drug addiction and the challenges faced by mothers like her.

Lovely to see this beautifully made and well acted South African drama.

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I had to watch this movie in segments because it's really overwhelming. Firstly nothing can compare to the love a mother has for her child and that gives this movie so much depth. One can't comprehend that this is al based on a true storie. However I believe everyone in lavender hills probably has a story like this to share. Its a voice for the colourd community and it gets to place us in someone shoes who we easily judged. The acting is great and the layout of the storie is really nice. I love the authenticity of everything. It really is a true masterpiece portrayal of the world of tik ans how the colourd community struggles.

I live in Cape Town not far from Lavender Hill and pass by on the M5 each day rushing pass Joe Marks and Prince George intersection hoping traffic lights wont turn red. Why? Because you hear its a high risk area for robberies. NOT once did or could I relate to what is happening inside the streets and courts inside LH. Today I have a new respect for those affected by drugs. Today after wacthing this incredible movie can I salute the brave. I thought I was a strong woman being a single mom for many years...but the women in LH..and so many more places like it.....wow you are my new role models. Now I understand. Thankyou Daryne Joshua and the cast for portraying the Ellen Pakkies story. Thankyou thankyou thank YOU