Afrikaans cinema has its roots in the early 20th century, when the first Afrikaans-language films were produced in South Africa. However, it wasn't until the 1970s and 1980s that the industry began to gain momentum, with films like (1975) and "Fiela se Kind" (1986) achieving significant success. Since then, Afrikaans cinema has continued to grow, with a new generation of filmmakers emerging to produce innovative and engaging content.