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| − | There are two related works by this name, a play by [[Malan Steyn]] and a film by [[Christiaan Olwagen]] | + | There are two related works by this name, a play by [[Malan Steyn]] (1974-) and a film by [[Christiaan Olwagen]] (1987-). |
| − | =''[[Johnny is nie dood nie]]'' the play (2011)= | + | =''[[Johnny is nie dood nie]]'' - the play (2011)= |
== The original text == | == The original text == | ||
| − | + | This is the printed version of a text by [[Malan Steyn]], a substantial reworking of Malan's earlier play '''''[[Eet Alles]]''''', which had been performed at aardklop and the KKNK, and was the runner up for the 2004 [[AngloGold Ashanti/Aardklop Smeltkoersprys]]. The play deals with a group of friends who come together after the death of [[Johannes Kerkorrel]], lead singer of the Gereformeerde Blues Band, in 2002. They reminisce about the [[Voëlvry Movement]][https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Voëlvry_Movement] of the 1980s. | |
| − | + | The text was published by [[Protea Boekhuis]] in 2011. ISBN 9781869194475. | |
== Translations and adaptations == | == Translations and adaptations == | ||
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== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
| − | = ''[[Johnny is nie dood nie]]'' the film (2016)= | + | = ''[[Johnny is nie dood nie]]'' - the film (2016)= |
| − | Based on the Malan Steyn play, | + | |
| + | Based on the [[Malan Steyn]] play, with a script by [[Christiaan Olwagen]], who also directed the film. | ||
| + | Largely rewritten, the film uses flashbacks and voiceovers to recreate the rise of the [[Voëlvry Movement]] and the rebellion of young [[Afrikaans]] students in the buildup to the fall of the National Party and share the friends' confusion of being young and finding their places in the world. | ||
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| + | The film featured [[Rolanda Marais]], [[Albert Pretorius]], [[Ilana Cilliers]], [[Ludwig Binge]], [[Roelof Storm]], [[Charl-Johan Lingenfelder]], [[Martelize Kolver]], [[Roeline Daneel]], [[Mariechen Vosloo]], [[Nini Conradie]], [[Mari Conradi]] (billed as [[Marie Conradie]]), [[Peach Cronje]], [[De Klerk Oelofse]], [[Cintaine Schutte]] and [[Beer Adriaanse]]. | ||
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| + | Produced by [[Herman Binge]], with [[Elmarie Botha]] as line producer, [[Saartjie Botha]] as creative producer, and [[Jan du Plessis]], [[Ricky Human]], [[Karen Meiring]] and [[Anneke Villet]] as executive producers. | ||
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| + | Director of photography: [[Chris Vermaak]], film editing by [[Ronelle Loots]], production design by [[Birrie le Roux]] | ||
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| + | '''''For the full list of technical staff on the film, see the [[IMDb]] entry on the film[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6863096/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm]''''' | ||
=Sources= | =Sources= | ||
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| + | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Voëlvry_Movement | ||
[[SACat]], a union catalogue of items held by Southern African libraries. | [[SACat]], a union catalogue of items held by Southern African libraries. | ||
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| + | https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6863096/ | ||
''[[Rapport]]'', 22 April 2018. | ''[[Rapport]]'', 22 April 2018. | ||
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Return to [[South_African_Festivals|South African Festivals and Competitions]] | Return to [[South_African_Festivals|South African Festivals and Competitions]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[South_African_Films]] | ||
Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | ||
Return to [[Main Page]] | Return to [[Main Page]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:55, 23 December 2023
There are two related works by this name, a play by Malan Steyn (1974-) and a film by Christiaan Olwagen (1987-).
Contents
Johnny is nie dood nie - the play (2011)
The original text
This is the printed version of a text by Malan Steyn, a substantial reworking of Malan's earlier play Eet Alles, which had been performed at aardklop and the KKNK, and was the runner up for the 2004 AngloGold Ashanti/Aardklop Smeltkoersprys. The play deals with a group of friends who come together after the death of Johannes Kerkorrel, lead singer of the Gereformeerde Blues Band, in 2002. They reminisce about the Voëlvry Movement[1] of the 1980s.
The text was published by Protea Boekhuis in 2011. ISBN 9781869194475.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
Johnny is nie dood nie - the film (2016)
Based on the Malan Steyn play, with a script by Christiaan Olwagen, who also directed the film. Largely rewritten, the film uses flashbacks and voiceovers to recreate the rise of the Voëlvry Movement and the rebellion of young Afrikaans students in the buildup to the fall of the National Party and share the friends' confusion of being young and finding their places in the world.
The film featured Rolanda Marais, Albert Pretorius, Ilana Cilliers, Ludwig Binge, Roelof Storm, Charl-Johan Lingenfelder, Martelize Kolver, Roeline Daneel, Mariechen Vosloo, Nini Conradie, Mari Conradi (billed as Marie Conradie), Peach Cronje, De Klerk Oelofse, Cintaine Schutte and Beer Adriaanse.
Produced by Herman Binge, with Elmarie Botha as line producer, Saartjie Botha as creative producer, and Jan du Plessis, Ricky Human, Karen Meiring and Anneke Villet as executive producers.
Director of photography: Chris Vermaak, film editing by Ronelle Loots, production design by Birrie le Roux
For the full list of technical staff on the film, see the IMDb entry on the film[2]
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Voëlvry_Movement
SACat, a union catalogue of items held by Southern African libraries.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6863096/
Rapport, 22 April 2018.
Go to ESAT Bibliography
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