Pia Marais

Director

Pia Marais is a German filmmaker known for her work in both film and television. She gained recognition for her debut feature film "The Unpolished" in 2007, which received critical acclaim. Marais' other notable works include "At Ellen's Age" (2010) and "Layla Fourie" (2013), which further showcased her talent as a director. While she has not received major awards, her films have been well-received at various international film festivals.

Films on Sooner

The Unpolished

2007

94 mins

Drama

All this 14-year-old wants is a 'normal' life, but that's not easy to come by given the lifestyle of her hippie parents.

Layla Fourie

2013

111 mins

Drama, Thriller

The story of a single mother in Johannesburg who is caught in a web of lies and deceit after a deadly accident. A contemporary South African thriller.