Francois Jacobs

Acting

Francois Jacobs

Born July 1, 1983 · Mbombela (formerly Nelspruit), Mpumalanga, South Africa (age 43)

Francois Jacobs (born 1 July 1993) is a South African director, producer, and actor. known for his starring role as Klein Piet de Witt in the kykNET period drama series Donkerland, in 2013.

Known For

Road to Your HeartRoad to Your Heart · 2014
Road to Your Heart
6.42014
MovieAdventureRomance
Basson has five days to make it to his father's funeral in Cape Town, but needs to complete certain tasks on this trip before he can call the family company his own. On the road he meets free-spirited bohemian girl, Amory. As they journey across the breathtaking landscape of South Africa, they meet wonderful characters that allow for hilarious moments and life-changing experiences. Their trip takes a sudden turn for the worst when a villainous figure makes an appearance. Basson and Amory are faced with disappointment and heartache. On the road called life, it is inevitable that you will take some wrong turns. But no matter how hard the road might be, on route to true love is where you will find your true north.
Khaki FeverKhaki Fever · 2025
Khaki Fever
2025
MovieComedy
A group of rangers working on a private game farm challenge each other to see who can have sex with the most tourists during a holiday season. The prize? The “King of Khaki” title as well as the collective tips that all the losers have collected for the season. The challenge? To outwit the conservative lodge manager, who has made it clear: Anyone caught socializing unprofessionally with guests will be summarily fired.
CanaryCanary · 2018
Canary
6.52018
MovieMusicDrama
Kanarie (Afrikaans for 'Canary') is a coming-of-age musical war drama. Drafted into the South African army during apartheid, a young soldier joins the military's traveling choir, and romance on the battlefield causes him to deal with his long-repressed sexual identity through hardship, camaraderie, first love, and the liberating freedom of music, the true self can be discovered.
For The BirdsFor The Birds · 2016
For The Birds
9.22016
MovieRomance
Irma is a tomboy who believes independence is the only form of freedom. Then she meets Sampie, a charming rugby player with a heart of gold and oh-so-soft hands who sweeps her right off her feet to the altar, but not before she teaches him a thing or two.
Foto's Teen Die MuurFoto's Teen Die Muur · 2021
Foto's Teen Die Muur
9.02021
MovieDrama
Karli suddenly turns up at her mother Rita's house with bad news - her brother Darius has gone mountain climbing and is missing...
An Act of DefianceAn Act of Defiance · 2017
An Act of Defiance
6.62017
MovieDrama
Apartheid is rampant in South Africa, 1963. When ten men are arrested on a farm in Rivonia for conspiring to commit sabotage and violent acts against the repressive S. African government, tenacious lawyer Bram Fisher steps up to the challenge as lead counsel. He soon finds that political leader Nelson Mandela is also on trial. Mandela urges his fellow defendants to plead not guilty and shine light on the systemic corruption against the African people. As the outcome of the trial looks bleak, Mandela gives his famous "I'm Prepared to Die" speech, discussing how the ANC's resistance is justified. But will Mandela's impassioned speech save these men's lives?
Hollywood in my HouseHollywood in my House · 2015
Hollywood in my House
5.52015
MovieRomanceComedy
Hollywood in my Huis is 'n coming-of-age romantic comedy set against the backdrop of 2004's matric dance in South Africa. The story focuses on an ordinary teenage girl - Jana van Tonder - who lives in an impoverished railway neighborhood with her dysfunctional parents. When she witnesses Charlize Theron's iconic Oscar win, Jana is inspired to transform her upcoming matric dance into her very own Hollywood Red Carpet mooment. Meanwhile, Jana's secret cursh, Brandon, the school's tennis champ, breaks off his relationship with Angelique, the school's most popular girl. But just as Jana needs to scrape together the courage to ask Brandon to the dance, her best friend and boy-next-door, Frikkie, reveals his true feelings for her. With the matric dance less than a month away, Jana has to make the difficult decision between her closest friend and her dream date.
Nothing is not nothingNothing is not nothing · 2017
Nothing is not nothing
7.02017
MovieFamily
The story of three friends (Chicken, Drikus and Chris) who are determined to make Drikus's last wish true - to make a zombie movie. In the process of making the film, Hoender begins to process the loss of his father's death. At the same time, he creates new friends, works confidently and realises that he has a lot to offer to others. Drikus's joy of life and determination bring together the surrounding lifeless communities and revitalise their lives.

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Road to Your HeartRoad to Your Heart · 2014
Road to Your Heart
6.42014
MovieAdventureRomance
Basson has five days to make it to his father's funeral in Cape Town, but needs to complete certain tasks on this trip before he can call the family company his own. On the road he meets free-spirited bohemian girl, Amory. As they journey across the breathtaking landscape of South Africa, they meet wonderful characters that allow for hilarious moments and life-changing experiences. Their trip takes a sudden turn for the worst when a villainous figure makes an appearance. Basson and Amory are faced with disappointment and heartache. On the road called life, it is inevitable that you will take some wrong turns. But no matter how hard the road might be, on route to true love is where you will find your true north.

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Hollywood in my HouseHollywood in my House · 2015
Hollywood in my House
5.52015
MovieRomanceComedy
Hollywood in my Huis is 'n coming-of-age romantic comedy set against the backdrop of 2004's matric dance in South Africa. The story focuses on an ordinary teenage girl - Jana van Tonder - who lives in an impoverished railway neighborhood with her dysfunctional parents. When she witnesses Charlize Theron's iconic Oscar win, Jana is inspired to transform her upcoming matric dance into her very own Hollywood Red Carpet mooment. Meanwhile, Jana's secret cursh, Brandon, the school's tennis champ, breaks off his relationship with Angelique, the school's most popular girl. But just as Jana needs to scrape together the courage to ask Brandon to the dance, her best friend and boy-next-door, Frikkie, reveals his true feelings for her. With the matric dance less than a month away, Jana has to make the difficult decision between her closest friend and her dream date.

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