Netflix’s Heart of the Hunter looks like an explosive conspiracy thriller in the first trailer
If you’re looking for a suspenseful thriller, Netflix is coming The heart of the hunter promises to deliver on just that – and judging by the first trailer, which has just been released (see below), it’s an absolute must-add for your watchlist.
The film, a Netflix Original that is part of the top streaming service’s collaboration with South African talent, is based on the best-selling book of the same name by Deon Meyer. It is the story of Zuko Khumalo, a man whose mission to save his family escalates into a battle to prevent a corrupt politician from becoming president.
The book was named one of the best thrillers of 2004 by the Chicago Tribune, was longlisted for what is now known as the Dublin Literary Award and won the international category of the Deutsche Krimi Preis, so the film adaptation could be smarter than the average action movie. .
What is The Hunter’s Heart about?
The setup sounds quite familiar: Khumalo seems like an ordinary, unassuming family man, but he has a violent past – and when an old colleague visits him out of the blue, it becomes clear that the past is still a big part of his life. gift. Will he resist being dragged back into his old life? Will he realize that the only way to protect his family is to fight for them? Are the odds stacked against him?
It’s safe to assume the answers are yes, yes, and yes. But the novel was praised for taking a fairly standard format and doing something interesting with it: Publisher’s Weekly said that “the freshness of the context and the emotional complexity of the hero’s journey are enough compensation for readers who want a more thought-provoking spy story”, while the bookstore bible Kirkus Reviews said it had a “beautiful setting” and a “rich, colorful cast, led by a brave/vulnerable protagonist who makes empathy easy”.
Starring acclaimed actor Bonko Khoza alongside a who’s who of iconic South African actors, and with award-winning director Mandla Dube helming the show, this new Netflix film could be something special.
The heart of the hunter can be seen on Netflix from March 29.