Forever Young, Forever Free

Forever Young, Forever Free (1975)

e’Lollipop

When the chips are down and everything seems lost, it’s good to have a best friend.

A poignant tale of friendship and resilience between two South African children, Tsepo and Jannie, set against the contrasting backdrops of rural Africa and 1970s New York City. Their bond faces trials as they navigate the challenges of injury and the quest for healing.

Date of release
1975-03-24
TMDB
7.8 / 10 (9)
Runtime
1h 25m
Genres
Drama, Family
Director
Ashley Lazarus

Casting

Interesting facts

Forever Young, Forever Free is a 1975 South African drama film directed by Ashley Lazarus and starring José Ferrer and Karen Valentine. The highest-grossing South African release in its original run, it was picked up by Universal Pictures for U.S. release in re-edited and retitled form.

Production

e'Lollipop was the first feature film for director Ashley Lazarus (who had helmed documentaries previously) and television actress Karen Valentine. It was one of eight planned inaugural features in the Children's Film Theater, a U.S./Canadian matinee initiative slated to launch in late 1975 as a counterpart to Laundau's own American Film Theatre program.

Knox was ten years old when he was cast by talent scouts visiting his school. Filming took place in South Africa and New York City, starting on 8 July 1974. When screened for South African authorities, it was passed uncut in line with screenwriter Andre Pieterse's intent.

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