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Theus Badenhorst’s Directorial Debut: Bread of Heaven I am thrilled to introduce my first short film, Bread of Heaven, an original story born from a moment of epiphany. This silent film explores themes of trauma, healing, and the transformative power of compassion. Bread of Heaven follows the journey of an ex-soldier suffering from PTSD, whose life spirals into homelessness after a relationship breakdown. In his lowest moment, while sitting under a bridge next to a highway, an angelic figure appears, offering a mysterious gift. Despite initially rejecting this divine visitation, the ex-soldier soon wakes up under an ancient oak tree, where he encounters mystical, mushroom-shaped loaves of bread. Starving and exposed to the elements, he consumes the bread, launching into a profound psychedelic experience that strips away his pain and reveals a deeper truth. The ex-soldier is reborn, both metaphorically and physically, in a scene of baptism as he immerses himself in a nearby body of water. The film takes him through a visually stunning inward journey, where he embodies spiritual archetypes—becoming the Christ, the Buddha, Shiva, and even the shadow of Satan, symbolizing the multifaceted human experience. In this rebirth, he sheds his old self, walking barefoot and bare-chested through a dust storm, vulnerable yet free. He is then picked up by a Good Samaritan, a man who has just faced the shattering betrayal of his partner. The film explores a tender moment of mutual healing, as the ex-soldier now extends the same comfort and grace that was once offered to him. Through this act of compassion, he realizes that true meaning in life lies in our shared vulnerability and the love we give to others. In the final scenes, the Samaritan helps the ex-soldier find new clothes and drives him back to the home of his estranged partner. Here, the story culminates in a powerful reunion, framed by raw emotions and a sense of forgiveness, as the man who was once broken is now whole, offering a new beginning not only for himself but for his loved ones. Bread of Heaven is a silent yet profound exploration of the human condition, a journey through the darkness of trauma into the light of self-acceptance and love. I’m deeply grateful to share this film with you, and I hope it resonates on a soul level, as it did with me during its creation.

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A short film I directed and produced

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Example of a story-based brand awareness video


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Example of a talking head video filmed by theus Badenhorst for Smith Horsemanship

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A wedding highlight video telling the love story of this amazing couple!

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An example of a corporate product video we produced for a client

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