South African Directors and a history of South African film

To fully understand the legacy of the great South African directors, it is necessary to consider the socio-political climate that has influenced the evolution of film in our country. The acknowledged directorial masters: Manie van Rensberg, Jans Rautenbach, Ross Devenish, Katinka Heyns and Darrell Roodt; were obliged to confront the numerous challenges and obstacles strewn in their path in order to achieve the fame they enjoy today. Before we examine their careers and works, let …

…we should be inspired to create even greater motion picture masterpieces. Bibliography: 1. Nowell-Smith, G. The Oxford History of World Cinema. Oxford University Press, 1996 2. Botha, M. P. & Adri van Aswegen. Images of South Africa: The Rise of the Alternative Film. HSRC Publishers, 1992 3. Botha, M. P. Study Guide: FAP100 4. Assorted World Wide Web Sources: www.kinema.uwaterloo.ca www.nfvf.co.za www.dmoz.org www.ntva.org.za www.blackstar.co.uk www.africafilmtv.com