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| − | ''[[Aantrekkingskrag]]'' is a play by [[Deon Opperman]] | + | ''[[Aantrekkingskrag]]'' ("power of attraction/gravity") is the title of a stage play, a [[radio drama]] and a TV film by [[Deon Opperman]] |
==The original text== | ==The original text== | ||
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| + | In Afrikaans the term aantrekkingskrag has a double meaning, being used to refer both to people ("the power of attraction") and to the gravitational pull of the earth. Opperman's play uses the term metaphorically to refer to the cosmic law in its exploration of life, science, literature, belief and - ultimately - love. | ||
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| + | Originally written as a stage play and first performed at Aardklop in 2011. | ||
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| + | The text was published by [[Protea Boekhuis]] in 2013. | ||
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| + | == Stage performance history in South Africa == | ||
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| + | 2011: First performed at the [[Aardklop]] by [[Packed House Productions]], directed by [[Deon Opperman]] with [[André Odendaal]], [[Johan Scholtz]], [[Hanli Rolfes]], [[Franci Swanepoel]] and [[Elné Pretorius]] Set design by [[Deon Opperman]]. | ||
==Translations and adaptations== | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
| − | Adapted and | + | Adapted and directed as a '''[[radio drama]]''' by [[Evert Snyman]] for [[RSG]], with [[Riana Wilkens]], [[Lochner de Kock]], [[Richard van der Westhuizen]] and [[Bettie Kemp]]. Broadcast on 18 June, 2015[https://omny.fm/shows/radioteater/aantrekkingskrag-deur-deon-opperman] |
| − | + | Adapted and filmed as a '''[[TV movie]]''' by [[Deon Opperman Produksies]], with a script by [[Deon Opperman]], directed by [[André Velts]] with [[Johan Scholtz]], [[Franci Swanepoel]], [[Gustav Gerdener]], [[Nastassja Pretorius]] and [[Juanita de Villiers]]. Cinematography is by [[Marius de Nysschen]], film editing by [[Regardt Botha]], production design by [[Christian Joubert]] and costume design by [[Madelaine Lötter]]. Released on 3 March 2019. | |
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
[[Beeld]], 26 September 2011. | [[Beeld]], 26 September 2011. | ||
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| + | https://www.litnet.co.za/aantrekkingskrag-deur-deon-opperman/ | ||
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12160218/ | https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12160218/ | ||
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| + | https://omny.fm/shows/radioteater/aantrekkingskrag-deur-deon-opperman | ||
Latest revision as of 05:53, 18 October 2022
Aantrekkingskrag ("power of attraction/gravity") is the title of a stage play, a radio drama and a TV film by Deon Opperman
Contents
The original text
In Afrikaans the term aantrekkingskrag has a double meaning, being used to refer both to people ("the power of attraction") and to the gravitational pull of the earth. Opperman's play uses the term metaphorically to refer to the cosmic law in its exploration of life, science, literature, belief and - ultimately - love.
Originally written as a stage play and first performed at Aardklop in 2011.
The text was published by Protea Boekhuis in 2013.
Stage performance history in South Africa
2011: First performed at the Aardklop by Packed House Productions, directed by Deon Opperman with André Odendaal, Johan Scholtz, Hanli Rolfes, Franci Swanepoel and Elné Pretorius Set design by Deon Opperman.
Translations and adaptations
Adapted and directed as a radio drama by Evert Snyman for RSG, with Riana Wilkens, Lochner de Kock, Richard van der Westhuizen and Bettie Kemp. Broadcast on 18 June, 2015[1]
Adapted and filmed as a TV movie by Deon Opperman Produksies, with a script by Deon Opperman, directed by André Velts with Johan Scholtz, Franci Swanepoel, Gustav Gerdener, Nastassja Pretorius and Juanita de Villiers. Cinematography is by Marius de Nysschen, film editing by Regardt Botha, production design by Christian Joubert and costume design by Madelaine Lötter. Released on 3 March 2019.
Sources
Beeld, 26 September 2011.
https://www.litnet.co.za/aantrekkingskrag-deur-deon-opperman/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12160218/
https://omny.fm/shows/radioteater/aantrekkingskrag-deur-deon-opperman
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