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 == Context ==
-While produced with extremely limited technical resources and a general lack of experience amongst cast and crew, ''Donker Spore'' was one of the first independently produced, commercially released Afrikaans feature films.  Based on a story by [[C.J. Langenhoven]] first published in 1926, it was shot on 16mm with synchronised sound, with everyone learning as they went along.  Production started early in 1943 and the film was finally released in October of that year, showing in halls throughout the country.  Though the original story is set near Ladismith in the old Cape Province, it was filmed in the Hennops River area near Centurion in Gauteng, with some interiors shot in the Roodepoort's Magistrate's Court.  Some changes must have been made to the original story, as [[Gideon Roos]] would not have been old enough to play [[Esther Mentz]]'s father.  In fact, in real life they were husband and wife.  Of particular interest is the fact that no fewer than six cast or crew members had or would have a connection with the [[SABC]], namely [[Douglas Fuchs]], [[J.F. Marais]], [[Gideon Roos]], [[Hester Roux]], [[Jan Schutte]] and [[Louis Wiesner]].  The most curious aspect of the film is the participation of [[Merl LaVoy]], an internationally famous news photographer, the only American amongst a group of generally nationalist Afrikaners.  Though widely shown, the film did not receive great reviews and its deficiencies were freely admitted by [[Utolo Films]], a small production company that was determined to establish an Afrikaans film industry.  However, for directors Blok and Marais it was to be their only attempt at filmmaking.
+While produced with extremely limited technical resources and a general lack of experience amongst cast and crew, ''Donker Spore'' was one of the first independently produced, commercially released Afrikaans feature films.  Based on a story by [[C.J. Langenhoven]] first published in 1926, it was shot on 16mm with synchronised sound, with everyone learning as they went along.  Production started early in 1943 and the film was released in October of that year, showing in halls throughout the country.  Though the original story is set near Ladismith in the old Cape Province, it was filmed in the Hennops River area near Centurion in Gauteng, with some interiors shot in the Roodepoort's Magistrate's Court.  Some changes must have been made to the original story, as [[Gideon Roos]] would not have been old enough to play [[Esther Mentz]]'s father.  In fact, in real life they were husband and wife.  Of particular interest is the fact that no fewer than six cast or crew members had or would have a connection with the [[SABC]], namely [[Douglas Fuchs]], [[J.F. Marais]], [[Gideon Roos]], [[Hester Roux]], [[Jan Schutte]] and [[Louis Wiesner]].  The most curious aspect of the film is the participation of [[Merl LaVoy]], an internationally famous news photographer, the only American amongst a group of generally nationalist Afrikaners.  Though widely shown, the film did not receive great reviews and its deficiencies were freely admitted by [[Utolo Films]], a small production company that was determined to establish an Afrikaans film industry.  However, for directors Blok and Marais it was to be their only attempt at filmmaking.
 (Note: A single print survives at the [[National Film, Video and Sound Archives]], donated by the son of production manager [[Louis Wiesner]])

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 == Context ==
-While produced with extremely limited technical resources and a general lack of experience amongst cast and crew, ''Donker Spore'' was one of the first independently produced, commercially released Afrikaans feature films.  Based on a story by [[C.J. Langenhoven]] first published in 1926, it was shot on 16mm with synchronised sound, with everyone learning as they went along.  Production started in June 1943 and the film was finally released in October 1944, showing in halls throughout the country.  Though the original story is set near Ladismith in the old Cape Province, it was filmed in the Hennops River area near Centurion in Gauteng, with some interiors shot in the Roodepoort's Magistrate's Court.  Some changes must have been made to the original story, as [[Gideon Roos]] would not have been old enough to play [[Esther Mentz]]'s father.  In fact, in real life they were husband and wife.  Of particular interest is the fact that no fewer than six cast or crew members had or would have a connection with the [[SABC]], namely [[Douglas Fuchs]], [[J.F. Marais]], [[Gideon Roos]], [[Hester Roux]], [[Jan Schutte]] and [[Louis Wiesner]].  The most curious aspect of the film is the participation of [[Merl LaVoy]], an internationally famous news photographer, the only American amongst a group of generally nationalist Afrikaners.  Though widely shown, the film did not receive great reviews and its deficiencies were freely admitted by [[Utolo Films]], a small production company that was determined to establish an Afrikaans film industry.  However, for directors Blok and Marais it was to be their only attempt at filmmaking.
+While produced with extremely limited technical resources and a general lack of experience amongst cast and crew, ''Donker Spore'' was one of the first independently produced, commercially released Afrikaans feature films.  Based on a story by [[C.J. Langenhoven]] first published in 1926, it was shot on 16mm with synchronised sound, with everyone learning as they went along.  Production started early in 1943 and the film was finally released in October of that year, showing in halls throughout the country.  Though the original story is set near Ladismith in the old Cape Province, it was filmed in the Hennops River area near Centurion in Gauteng, with some interiors shot in the Roodepoort's Magistrate's Court.  Some changes must have been made to the original story, as [[Gideon Roos]] would not have been old enough to play [[Esther Mentz]]'s father.  In fact, in real life they were husband and wife.  Of particular interest is the fact that no fewer than six cast or crew members had or would have a connection with the [[SABC]], namely [[Douglas Fuchs]], [[J.F. Marais]], [[Gideon Roos]], [[Hester Roux]], [[Jan Schutte]] and [[Louis Wiesner]].  The most curious aspect of the film is the participation of [[Merl LaVoy]], an internationally famous news photographer, the only American amongst a group of generally nationalist Afrikaners.  Though widely shown, the film did not receive great reviews and its deficiencies were freely admitted by [[Utolo Films]], a small production company that was determined to establish an Afrikaans film industry.  However, for directors Blok and Marais it was to be their only attempt at filmmaking.
 (Note: A single print survives at the [[National Film, Video and Sound Archives]], donated by the son of production manager [[Louis Wiesner]])

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 == Context ==
-While produced with extremely limited technical resources and a general lack of experience amongst cast and crew, ''Donker Spore'' was one of the first independently produced, commercially released Afrikaans feature films.  Based on a story by [[C.J. Langenhoven]], it was shot on 16mm with synchronised sound, with everyone learning as they went along.  Production started in June 1943 and the film was finally released in October 1944, showing in halls throughout the country.  Though the original story is set near Ladismith in the old Cape Province, it was filmed in the Hennops River area near Centurion in Gauteng, with some interiors shot in the Roodepoort's Magistrate's Court.  Some changes must have been made to the original story, as [[Gideon Roos]] would not have been old enough to play [[Esther Mentz]]'s father.  In fact, in real life they were husband and wife.  Of particular interest is the fact that no fewer than six cast or crew members had or would have a connection with the [[SABC]], namely [[Douglas Fuchs]], [[J.F. Marais]], [[Gideon Roos]], [[Hester Roux]], [[Jan Schutte]] and [[Louis Wiesner]].  The most curious aspect of the film is the participation of [[Merl LaVoy]], an internationally famous news photographer, the only American amongst a group of generally nationalist Afrikaners.  Though widely shown, the film did not receive great reviews and its deficiencies were freely admitted by [[Utolo Films]], a small production company that was determined to establish an Afrikaans film industry.  However, for directors Blok and Marais it was to be their only attempt at filmmaking.
+While produced with extremely limited technical resources and a general lack of experience amongst cast and crew, ''Donker Spore'' was one of the first independently produced, commercially released Afrikaans feature films.  Based on a story by [[C.J. Langenhoven]] first published in 1926, it was shot on 16mm with synchronised sound, with everyone learning as they went along.  Production started in June 1943 and the film was finally released in October 1944, showing in halls throughout the country.  Though the original story is set near Ladismith in the old Cape Province, it was filmed in the Hennops River area near Centurion in Gauteng, with some interiors shot in the Roodepoort's Magistrate's Court.  Some changes must have been made to the original story, as [[Gideon Roos]] would not have been old enough to play [[Esther Mentz]]'s father.  In fact, in real life they were husband and wife.  Of particular interest is the fact that no fewer than six cast or crew members had or would have a connection with the [[SABC]], namely [[Douglas Fuchs]], [[J.F. Marais]], [[Gideon Roos]], [[Hester Roux]], [[Jan Schutte]] and [[Louis Wiesner]].  The most curious aspect of the film is the participation of [[Merl LaVoy]], an internationally famous news photographer, the only American amongst a group of generally nationalist Afrikaners.  Though widely shown, the film did not receive great reviews and its deficiencies were freely admitted by [[Utolo Films]], a small production company that was determined to establish an Afrikaans film industry.  However, for directors Blok and Marais it was to be their only attempt at filmmaking.
 (Note: A single print survives at the [[National Film, Video and Sound Archives]], donated by the son of production manager [[Louis Wiesner]])

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	While produced with extremely limited technical resources and a general lack of experience amongst cast and crew, ''Donker Spore'' was one of the first independently produced, commercially released Afrikaans feature films. Based on a story by [[C.J. Langenhoven]], it was shot on 16mm with synchronised sound, with everyone learning as they went along. Production started in June 1943 and the film was finally released in October 1944, showing in halls throughout the country. Though the original story is set near Ladismith in the old Cape Province, it was filmed in the Hennops River area near Centurion in Gauteng, with some interiors shot in the Roodepoort's Magistrate's Court. Some changes must have been made to the original story, as [[Gideon Roos]] would not have been old enough to play [[Esther Mentz]]'s father. In fact, in real life they were husband and wife. Of particular interest is the fact that no fewer than six cast or crew members had or would have a connection with the [[SABC]], namely [[Douglas Fuchs]], [[J.F. Marais]], [[Gideon Roos]], [[Hester Roux]], [[Jan Schutte]] and [[Louis Wiesner]]. The most curious aspect of the film is the participation of [[Merl LaVoy]], an internationally famous news photographer, the only American amongst a group of generally nationalist Afrikaners. Though widely shown, the film did not receive great reviews and its deficiencies were freely admitted by [[Utolo Films]], a small production company that was determined to establish an Afrikaans film industry. However, for directors Blok and Marais it was to be their only attempt at filmmaking.		While produced with extremely limited technical resources and a general lack of experience amongst cast and crew, ''Donker Spore'' was one of the first independently produced, commercially released Afrikaans feature films. Based on a story by [[C.J. Langenhoven]], it was shot on 16mm with synchronised sound, with everyone learning as they went along. Production started in June 1943 and the film was finally released in October 1944, showing in halls throughout the country. Though the original story is set near Ladismith in the old Cape Province, it was filmed in the Hennops River area near Centurion in Gauteng, with some interiors shot in the Roodepoort's Magistrate's Court. Some changes must have been made to the original story, as [[Gideon Roos]] would not have been old enough to play [[Esther Mentz]]'s father. In fact, in real life they were husband and wife. Of particular interest is the fact that no fewer than six cast or crew members had or would have a connection with the [[SABC]], namely [[Douglas Fuchs]], [[J.F. Marais]], [[Gideon Roos]], [[Hester Roux]], [[Jan Schutte]] and [[Louis Wiesner]]. The most curious aspect of the film is the participation of [[Merl LaVoy]], an internationally famous news photographer, the only American amongst a group of generally nationalist Afrikaners. Though widely shown, the film did not receive great reviews and its deficiencies were freely admitted by [[Utolo Films]], a small production company that was determined to establish an Afrikaans film industry. However, for directors Blok and Marais it was to be their only attempt at filmmaking.
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	(Note: A single print survives at the [[National Film, Video and Sound Archives]], donated by the son of production manager [[Louis Wiesner]])		(Note: A single print survives at the [[National Film, Video and Sound Archives]], donated by the son of production manager [[Louis Wiesner]])

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 == Context ==
-While produced with extremely limited technical resources and a general lack of experience amongst cast and crew, ''Donker Spore'' was one of the first independently produced, commercially released Afrikaans feature films.  Based on a story by [[C.J. Langenhoven]], it was shot on 16mm with synchronised sound, with everyone learning as they went along.  Production started in June 1943 and the film was finally released in October 1944, showing in halls throughout the country.  Though the original story is set near Ladismith in the old Cape Province, it was filmed in the Hennops River area near Centurion in Gauteng, with some interiors shot in the Roodepoort's Magistrate's Court.  Some changes must have been made to the original story, as [[Gideon Roos]] would not have been old enough to play [[Esther Mentz]]'s father.  In fact, in real life they were husband and wife.  Of particular interest is the fact that no fewer than six cast or crew members had or would have a connection with the [[SABC]], namely [[Douglas Fuchs]], [[J.F. Marais]], [[Gideon Roos]], [[Hester Roux]], [[Jan Schutte]] and [[Louis Wiesner]].  The most curious aspect of the film is the participation of [[Merl LaVoy]], an internationally famous news photographer, the only American amongst a group of generally nationalist Afrikaners.  Though widely shown, the film did not receive great reviews and its deficiencies were freely admitted by [[Utolo Films]], a small production company that was determined to establish an Afrikaans film industry.
+While produced with extremely limited technical resources and a general lack of experience amongst cast and crew, ''Donker Spore'' was one of the first independently produced, commercially released Afrikaans feature films.  Based on a story by [[C.J. Langenhoven]], it was shot on 16mm with synchronised sound, with everyone learning as they went along.  Production started in June 1943 and the film was finally released in October 1944, showing in halls throughout the country.  Though the original story is set near Ladismith in the old Cape Province, it was filmed in the Hennops River area near Centurion in Gauteng, with some interiors shot in the Roodepoort's Magistrate's Court.  Some changes must have been made to the original story, as [[Gideon Roos]] would not have been old enough to play [[Esther Mentz]]'s father.  In fact, in real life they were husband and wife.  Of particular interest is the fact that no fewer than six cast or crew members had or would have a connection with the [[SABC]], namely [[Douglas Fuchs]], [[J.F. Marais]], [[Gideon Roos]], [[Hester Roux]], [[Jan Schutte]] and [[Louis Wiesner]].  The most curious aspect of the film is the participation of [[Merl LaVoy]], an internationally famous news photographer, the only American amongst a group of generally nationalist Afrikaners.  Though widely shown, the film did not receive great reviews and its deficiencies were freely admitted by [[Utolo Films]], a small production company that was determined to establish an Afrikaans film industry.  However, for directors Blok and Marais it was to be their only attempt at filmmaking.
 (Note: A single print survives at the [[National Film, Video and Sound Archives]], donated by the son of production manager [[Louis Wiesner]])

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	== Sources ==		== Sources ==
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		+	[[Trek]], 3 November 1944 (Review by [[Hans Eyck]])
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		+	[[Filma]], December 1944

	Le Roux, André I. & Fourie, Lilla – Filmverlede: geskiedenis van die Suid-Afrikaanse speelfilm		Le Roux, André I. & Fourie, Lilla – Filmverlede: geskiedenis van die Suid-Afrikaanse speelfilm

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	Production Company: [[Utolo Films]] / Producers & Directors: [[Thomas Blok]] & [[J.F. Marais]] / Adaptation: [[Sarah Goldblatt]] from a novelle by [[C.J. Langenhoven]] / Photography: [[Merl LaVoy]] & [[Danie Wium]] / Production Manager & Editor: [[Louis W]]iesner / Sound: [[Heinz du Preez]] & [[Frans Cronje]] / Make-up: [[Joan Human]].		Production Company: [[Utolo Films]] / Producers & Directors: [[Thomas Blok]] & [[J.F. Marais]] / Adaptation: [[Sarah Goldblatt]] from a novelle by [[C.J. Langenhoven]] / Photography: [[Merl LaVoy]] & [[Danie Wium]] / Production Manager & Editor: [[Louis W]]iesner / Sound: [[Heinz du Preez]] & [[Frans Cronje]] / Make-up: [[Joan Human]].
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		+	== Sources ==
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		+	Le Roux, André I. & Fourie, Lilla – Filmverlede: geskiedenis van die Suid-Afrikaanse speelfilm
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