Emil Nofal
Born: 1926-01-01 in South Africa
Died: 1986-07-18
Known For: Writing
Biography
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 Kimberley Jim (1963), the latter featuring American country singer Jim Reeves. His films often explored social themes and contributed significantly to the development of South African cinema. Nofal passed away in Johannesburg on July 18, 1986.
Filmography
1986
- You Gotta Be Crazy! ... (Director)
1985
- You're in the Movies ... (Screenplay)
1978
- The Fifth Season ... (Writer)
1974
- Ongewenste Vreemdeling ... (Producer)
1972
- The Winners ... (Director)
1968
- The Candidate ... (Story)
1967
- Wild Season ... (Director)
1966
- All the Way to Paris as TV Announcer
1965
- King Hendrik ... (Director)
1963
- Kimberley Jim ... (Director)
1962
- Voor Sononder ... (Director)
- Lord Uncle Pete ... (Writer)
1960
- Keep The Shiny Side Face Up ... (Director)
- Rip van Wyk ... (Director)
1953
- Inspan ... (Writer)
1952
- Song of Africa ... (Director)