Bennie-Boet
Bennie-Boet can refer to three related works, a play, a novel and a film.
The title sometimes found as Bennie Boet
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Bennie Boet: the play
Originally written especially by the Afrikaans author Sita for Benn Potgieter and his touring company, (Benn Potgieter se Geselskap), it tells the story of the traumatic relationship between an artistic boy and his dominating father.
Some sources on the play (wrongly?) cite Benn Potgieter as the author.
Bennie Boet: the novel
The tale was reworked as a youth novel by Sita and published by the Voortrekkerpers in
Bennie Boet: the film
In 1967 the tale filmed and distributed by Carfo, directed by Kappie Botha, featuring Hendrik van der Hoven, Willie Senekal, Iolanthe Luyt, Helen van Pletsen and Willem Makhubela.
Released in 1967.
Translations, adaptations, sequels, etc
Sources
https://www.gemeentegeskiedenis.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/CARFO-Films.pdf
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2044743/
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