Emil Nofal

Writing·Jan 1, 1926·South Africa

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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.

Film	Credit
YYou Gotta Be Crazy!1986 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
You're in the Movies1985 · Producer, Screenplay, Director	Producer, Screenplay, Director
The Fifth Season1978 · Producer, Writer	Producer, Writer
Ongewenste Vreemdeling1974 · Producer	Producer
The Winners1972 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
WWild Season1967 · Director	Director
All the Way to Paris1966 · TV Announcer	TV Announcer
KKing Hendrik1965 · Writer, Director, Producer	Writer, Director, Producer
KKimberley Jim1963 · Director, Writer, Producer	Director, Writer, Producer
Lord Uncle Pete1962 · Writer	Writer
VVoor Sononder1962 · Director, Producer, Writer	Director, Producer, Writer
Rip van Wyk1960 · Screenplay, Director, Producer	Screenplay, Director, Producer
KKeep The Shiny Side Face Up1960 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
IInspan1953 · Writer	Writer
SSong of Africa1952 · Director	Director