Comedy ·Romance ·Family · South Africa · 2026 · 1h 38m

Bride of the Year

Bruid van die Jaar

Bride of the Year poster
Director
Joshua Rous
Cast
Carine Rous as Lienkie Bouwer Bosch as Frank Armand Aucamp as Zander Laura-lee Mostert as Estelle Lisa Tredoux as Johannika Hanli Rolfes as Norma
Crew
Tom Marais — Director of Photography Brett MacDonald — Editor Loki Rothman — Original Music Composer Gillian Breslin — Screenplay Carine Rous — Story Luke Rous — Story
Synopsis

When Lienkie's dream of budding a family of her own come crashing down, she hatches a devious plan to win "Bride of the Year" and get back at her ex.

Trailer Bride of the Year — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
competitionmother-in-lawcon manbridecon artistrevengeweddingfake weddingbakerfake marriagecruel mother-in-lawfake dating
Key Collaborators
Joshua Rous Director Tom Marais Director of Photography Brett MacDonald Editor Loki Rothman Original Music Composer Gillian Breslin Screenplay Carine Rous Story Luke Rous Story Joshua Rous Story Meren Reddy Story Luke Rous Producer Marna Heunis Production Design
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