Writing

Emil Nofal

Born January 1, 1926 · South Africa

Died July 18, 1986 · aged 60

Emil Nofal was a prominent South African film director, screenwriter, and producer, instrumental in shaping the country's cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. Beginning his career at the age of 13 in the film processing laboratory at Killarney Film Studios, he progressed to roles as an editor, scriptwriter, and director. Nofal's notable works include Rip van Wyk (1960), Voor Sononder (1962), and Ki…

Known For

The Fifth SeasonThe Fifth Season · 1978
The Fifth Season
7.01978
Movie
A motorcycle racer falls in love with a blind girl.
Rip van WykRip van Wyk · 1960
Rip van Wyk
1960
MovieFantasyComedy
Rip van Wyk, a slow-witted Afrikaner, is transported from the 1850s to 1959.
Lord Uncle PeteLord Uncle Pete · 1962
Lord Uncle Pete
7.81962
MovieComedy
Piet inherits the title of Lord from one of his forefathers, but wants to have it revoked as to not hamper his chances in the upcoming election. However, the only man who can revoke the title is his opponent, Sir David.
Ongewenste VreemdelingOngewenste Vreemdeling · 1974
Ongewenste Vreemdeling
7.01974
Movie
Gerhard Steenberg is a murderer on parole. He travels to Duiwelsvallei, a place where even the devil must tread lightly. He becomes entangled in the peculiar lives of the Duiwelsvallei's people. Initially, things go well, but then murder, jealousy, blood feuds, and betrayal rear their heads. Gerhard becomes ensnared in a love triangle. Not even his girlfriend's suicide can drive the unwanted stranger out of the valley. Only blood, his own, that of his ex-wife, and his best friend Bergsma's, will allow him to leave Duiwelsvallei.
You're in the MoviesYou're in the Movies · 1985
You're in the Movies
5.01985
MovieComedy
52 comic sketches made using an "invisible camera" - a mosaic of characters and situations taken from life in South Africa.
The WinnersThe Winners · 1972
The Winners
7.01972
Movie
In this sports-oriented drama from South Africa, a former Olympic marathon champion pushes his sons to be as successful in competition as he was and emphasizes victory above all else.
The CandidateThe Candidate · 1968
The Candidate
6.81968
MovieDrama
This multi-faceted drama, which depicts a group of intellectual Afrikaners struggling with pertinent moral, ethical and racial issues in apartheid South Africa, is widely acknowledged as one of Jans Rautenbach’s finest films.
All the Way to ParisAll the Way to Paris · 1966
All the Way to Paris
8.01966
MovieComedy
When the Russian and American delegates at a global peace conference can't compromise on a conflict, they find themselves tricked into settling the matter with a walking race from Athens to Paris, having hilarious misadventures along the way.

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