Bos
Bos can refer to:
- A dramatised short story by Chris Barnard
- A post-apocalyptic film by Hendrik Cronje and Mari Molefe van Heerden
Contents
Bos the dramatised story
The original text
The story first appeared in the author's collection Duiwel-in-die-bos, published by Tafelberg in 1968.
Translations and adaptations
Adapted and read by Marcel van Heerden on Luisterverhale
Broadcast history in South Africa
Sources
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Bos the film
The film
Bos is a film about a deserted post apocalyptic region and is the story of a man who thinks he is the last human alive in the world until he meets a strange woman without a voice. The original film is in Afrikaans and English. Directed by Hendrik Cronje and Mari Molefe van Heerden, with script and editing by Reine Swart. Cast: Among the performers were Simone Neethling, Roderick Jafta, Solomon Cupido, Charlie Bouguenon and Roy van Eck. The theme song, Soen my sag is by Liesl Ahlers. It was shown at Red Brick Road Film Festival in Oklahoma, America where it won several prizes.
Translations, adaptations, sequels, etc
Sources
Die Burger, 24 October 2024.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt24243006/
Go to ESAT Bibliography
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