Director

Emil Nofal

Writing

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Directed movies: 1Directed series: 0All crew credits: 7

TMDB ID: 1162575

IMDb ID: nm0633953

Known for: Writing

Born: January 1, 1926

Died: July 18, 1986

Age: 60

Place of birth: South Africa

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1960 - 1985

Years active: 26

Wikidata: Q281346

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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.

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