Writing
Community Rating
7.5
TMDB estimate
Born
January 1, 1926
Died
July 18, 1986 (age 60)
Born in
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.
You Gotta Be Crazy!
as Director, Writer
1986
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You're in the Movies
as Screenplay, Producer, Director
1985
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The Fifth Season
as Writer, Producer
1978
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Ongewenste Vreemdeling
as Producer
1974
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The Winners
as Director, Writer
1972
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The Candidate
as Story
1968
—Wild Season
as Director
1967
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All the Way to Paris
as TV Announcer
1966
—King Hendrik
as Director, Writer, Producer
1965
—Kimberley Jim
as Director, Writer, Producer
1963
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Lord Uncle Pete
as Writer
1962
—Voor Sononder
as Director, Writer, Producer
1962
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Rip van Wyk
as Director, Screenplay, Story, Producer
1960
—Keep The Shiny Side Face Up
as Director, Writer
1960
—Inspan
as Writer
1953
—Song of Africa
as Director
1952
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