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Movie
Writing
Emil Nofal
- Born
- Died
- (aged 60)
- Birthplace
- South Africa
- Credits
- 16 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 1
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | All the Way to Paris Film | TV Announcer |
Crew credits 15
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | You Gotta Be Crazy! Film | Writer, Director |
| 1985 | You're in the Movies Film | Screenplay, Producer, Director |
| 1978 | The Fifth Season Film | Writer, Producer |
| 1974 | Ongewenste Vreemdeling Film | Producer |
| 1972 | The Winners Film | Writer, Director |
| 1968 | The Candidate Film | Story |
| 1967 | Wild Season Film | Director |
| 1965 | King Hendrik Film | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 1963 | Kimberley Jim Film | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 1962 | Lord Uncle Pete Film | Writer |
| 1962 | Voor Sononder Film | Producer, Writer, Director |
| 1960 | Rip van Wyk Film | Screenplay, Producer, Story, Director |
| 1960 | Keep The Shiny Side Face Up Film | Director, Writer |
| 1953 | Inspan Film | Writer |
| 1952 | Song of Africa Film | Director |