Writing
Emil Nofal
Born 1926-01-01 · South Africa
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.
Acting credits
Behind the camera
7.0A motorcycle racer falls in love with a blind girl.
The Fifth Season
1978
7.0A motorcycle racer falls in love with a blind girl.
The Fifth Season
1978
A ramblin', gamblin', guitar-strummin' man from Dixie tries to strike it rich in the Kimberley diamond rush in 1880s South Africa.
Kimberley Jim
1963
A ramblin', gamblin', guitar-strummin' man from Dixie tries to strike it rich in the Kimberley diamond rush in 1880s South Africa.
Kimberley Jim
1963
A ramblin', gamblin', guitar-strummin' man from Dixie tries to strike it rich in the Kimberley diamond rush in 1880s South Africa.
Kimberley Jim
1963
NRRip van Wyk, a slow-witted Afrikaner, is transported from the 1850s to 1959.
Rip van Wyk
1960
NRRip van Wyk, a slow-witted Afrikaner, is transported from the 1850s to 1959.
Rip van Wyk
1960
NRRip van Wyk, a slow-witted Afrikaner, is transported from the 1850s to 1959.
Rip van Wyk
1960
7.8Piet 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.
Lord Uncle Pete
1962
7.0In 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 Winners
1972
7.0In 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 Winners
1972
5.052 comic sketches made using an "invisible camera" - a mosaic of characters and situations taken from life in South Africa.
You're in the Movies
1985
5.052 comic sketches made using an "invisible camera" - a mosaic of characters and situations taken from life in South Africa.
You're in the Movies
1985
5.052 comic sketches made using an "invisible camera" - a mosaic of characters and situations taken from life in South Africa.
You're in the Movies
1985
fantasy tale about a young Zulu who leaves his village to go to the city, falls in love with the new music he hears there, and returns home to form a Zulu jazz band. The South African production and distribution company African Films followed up the success of Zonk! with Song of Africa. This is a fantasy tale about a young Zulu who leaves his village to go to the city, falls in love with the new music he hears there, and returns home to form a Zulu jazz band – which then goes to the city to compete with other bands, and comes out on top. As in the earlier films, the impact of American jazz and popular music is enormous. Like African Jim and Zonk!, Song of Africa draws on the best talent from the townships. Director Emil Nofal and director of photography Dave Millin ensure high production values, making it an above-average B-movie.
Song of Africa
1952
In the aftermath of the South African War, Flip Lourens helps Daan le Roux against a vengeful gang led by Kurt Bester. They stand up against corruption and violence in a town where odds are stacked against them
Voor Sononder
1962
In the aftermath of the South African War, Flip Lourens helps Daan le Roux against a vengeful gang led by Kurt Bester. They stand up against corruption and violence in a town where odds are stacked against them
Voor Sononder
1962
In the aftermath of the South African War, Flip Lourens helps Daan le Roux against a vengeful gang led by Kurt Bester. They stand up against corruption and violence in a town where odds are stacked against them
Voor Sononder
1962
7.0Gerhard 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.
Ongewenste Vreemdeling
1974
A small town in desperate need of more tourists discovers it was never officially incorporated into the surrounding country, so it declares independence. All goes well until someone decides they need a king. Set in South Africa.
King Hendrik
1965
A small town in desperate need of more tourists discovers it was never officially incorporated into the surrounding country, so it declares independence. All goes well until someone decides they need a king. Set in South Africa.
King Hendrik
1965
A small town in desperate need of more tourists discovers it was never officially incorporated into the surrounding country, so it declares independence. All goes well until someone decides they need a king. Set in South Africa.
King Hendrik
1965
"Alter egos and mirror images are eminent in this tale of woe and success starring the irrepressible Al Debbo in his prime. Klaas Haasbroek is a successful toy tester but is unable to convince his bosses that it is his uncanny predictive abilities that are responsible for the success of their products. His bosses, believing that it is his colleague Herman Engelbrecht who is doing all the good work, fire Klaas. It is now that Klaas´s mirror image begins motivating him." (Vetseun.co.za)
Keep The Shiny Side Face Up
1960
"Alter egos and mirror images are eminent in this tale of woe and success starring the irrepressible Al Debbo in his prime. Klaas Haasbroek is a successful toy tester but is unable to convince his bosses that it is his uncanny predictive abilities that are responsible for the success of their products. His bosses, believing that it is his colleague Herman Engelbrecht who is doing all the good work, fire Klaas. It is now that Klaas´s mirror image begins motivating him." (Vetseun.co.za)
Keep The Shiny Side Face Up
1960

