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Revision as of 17:22, 13 December 2024
Koos Roets (1943- ) is an award-winning South African film director, producer and cinematographer.
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Biography
Born Mathys Jakobus Roets on 7 January, 1943,
He began his career in the film industry in 1962 as an assistant cameraman for Jamie Uys.
He later began directing films himself, working in both South Africa and Australia.
Awards
His nominations and awards include four Artes Awards, two Rapport Oscars, three ATKV Awards, four Star Tonight Awards as well as the Stephen Farrell Lifetime Achievement Award for outstanding cinematography.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
As director his films include:
• Transito (TV-reeks) 2008 • Running Riot, 2006 • Dryfsand, 2006 (TV-reeks) • Kaalgat tussen die Daisies, 1997 • Grondbaronne, 1993 (TV-reeks) • Nag van die Negentiende, 1992 • The Angel, the Bicycle and the Chinaman's Finger, 1991 • Brutal Glory (video), 1990 • The Sandgrass People, 1989 • Wie Laaste Lag, 1985 • Die Groen Faktor, 1984 • Koöperasiestories (TV series), 1983 • Kootjie Emmer, 1977 • Daar Kom Tant Alie, 1976 • Die Sersant en die Tiger Moth, 1974 • Babbelkous en Bruidegom, 1974 • Vlug van die Seemeeu, 1972 • Die Erfgenaam, 1971
As cinematographer his listing includes:
• Die Geheim van Nantes, 1969 • Jannie Totsiens, 1970 • Eendag op 'n Reëndag, 1975 • Somer, 1975 • Paljas, 1998 • Die Wonderwerker, 2012 • Faan se Trein, 2013 • Abraham, 2013
Sources
https://af.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koos_Roets
Leon van Nierop. "Koos Roets se fokus: Amper 80, maar nog lank nie klaar met flieks maak", Rapport, 12 June, 2022[1]
Koos Roets IMDb profile[2]
https://mubi.com/en/cast/koos-roets
https://www.litnet.co.za/koos-roets-n-onderhoud/
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