Renowned actor, Tobie Cronjé, is in the lead role.
The film opens at cinemas nationwide on April 7.
Based on the 1971 drama, this tragic comedy is a combined effort written and adapted into a contemporary script by the late writer and his son, Simon Barnard.
It tells the story of Lafras Verwey, an outcast who could never accept the realities of life.
Although he is a government official, he hears the sound of otherworldly music playing in his ears and dreams of a wonderful future.
He considers himself a key player in the preparation of a significant rebellion that he believes would change the world.
When he takes Petra (Chantelle Phillipus), a young pregnant woman, in to live with him, the rebellion becomes even more important to him.
Ironically enough, his dreamed-up revolution starts the very night the baby is born.
Comedy, drama and elements of fantasy are all intertwined in this gripping tale of a man who is willing to risk everything in his pursuit to make the world a better place for all.
Die Rebellie van Lafras Verwey is produced by acclaimed actress and director, Katinka Heyns, and Genevieve Hofmeyr, under direction of up-and-coming filmmaker, Simon Barnard.
He also makes his debut as director of a full-length feature film with this compelling story.
The movie also stars Neels van Jaarsveld, Chantell Phillipus, Cobus Visser, Lionel Newton and Albert Pretorius.
