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
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
You Gotta Be Crazy!
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1986
You Gotta Be Crazy!
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1986
You're in the Movies
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1985
You're in the Movies
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1985
You're in the Movies
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1985
The Fifth Season
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1978
The Fifth Season
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1978
Ongewenste Vreemdeling
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1974
The Winners
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1972
The Winners
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1972
The Candidate
Role: Story
MOVIE • 1968
Wild Season
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1967
King Hendrik
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1965
King Hendrik
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1965
King Hendrik
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1965
Kimberley Jim
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1963
Kimberley Jim
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1963
Kimberley Jim
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1963
Lord Uncle Pete
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1962
Voor Sononder
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1962