---
title: 'Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story (2018)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Daryne Joshua'
released: '2018-01-27'
runtime_minutes: 123
genres:
  - 'Drama'
countries:
  - 'South Africa'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/ellen-the-ellen-pakkies-story-2018'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7925418/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story (2018)

2018 · 123 min · Drama · South Africa


## Synopsis

Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story is a South African drama film, directed by Daryne Joshua. Based on true events, the film tells a story of the damaged relationship between a woman and her son, who is addicted to drug abuse. It also narrates the itinerary of events that led to the murder of her son, as well as the legal process that followed afterwards. It received multiple nominations at the 15th Africa Movie Academy Awards.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Daryne Joshua](https://cinepixo.com/people/daryne-joshua)
- **Screenplay:** [Amy Jephta](https://cinepixo.com/people/amy-jephta)

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