Emil Nofal

Personal Info

Known For Writer

Gender Male

Birthday 1926-01-01

Deathday 1986-07-18 (60 years old)

Place of Birth South Africa

Emil Nofal

Biography

Emil Nofal was a prominent South African film director, screenwriter, and producer, instrumental in shaping the country's cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. Beginning his career at the age of 13 in the film processing laboratory at Killarney Film Studios, he progressed to roles as an editor, scriptwriter, and director. Nofal's notable works include Rip van Wyk (1960), Voor Sononder (1962), and Kimberley Jim (1963), the latter featuring American country singer Jim Reeves. His films often explored social themes and contributed significantly to the development of South African cinema. Nofal passed away in Johannesburg on July 18, 1986.

Known For

Writer

1986
1985
You're in the Movies

as Screenplay

1978
1972
The Winners

as Writer

1968
The Candidate

as Story

1965
King Hendrik

as Writer

1963
Kimberley Jim

as Writer

1962
Lord Uncle Pete

as Writer

1962
Voor Sononder

as Writer

1960
Rip van Wyk

as Screenplay

1960
Rip van Wyk

as Story

1953
Inspan

as Writer

Director

1986
1985
1972
The Winners

as Director

1967
Wild Season

as Director

1965
King Hendrik

as Director

1963
Kimberley Jim

as Director

1962
Voor Sononder

as Director

1960
Rip van Wyk

as Director

1952
Song of Africa

as Director

Producer

1985
1978
The Fifth Season

as Producer

1974
1965
King Hendrik

as Producer

1963
Kimberley Jim

as Producer

1962
Voor Sononder

as Producer

1960
Rip van Wyk

as Producer

Actor

1966
All the Way to Paris

as TV Announcer