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Jans Rautenbach

South African film director (1936-2016) · South Africa · On the map · Directors · Died at 80

Jans Rautenbach was a South African screenwriter, film producer and director. His 1968 film Die Kandidaat proved controversial and received some censorship in South Africa, because of perceived criticism of the apartheid system. His last film, Abraham, was a hit at the South African box office.

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2016Died2 November 20162015AbrahamFilm, Director, Writer1984Broer MatieFilm, Director, WriterNiemand weint für immerFilm, 1984Director1981Blink StefaansFilm, Director, Writer1975Eendag op 'n ReëndagFilm, Director, Writer1974Ongewenste VreemdelingFilm, Director, Writer1971Pappa Lap 'n Verhaal van n pa en sy dogterFilm, Director1970Farewell JohnnyFilm, Director, Writer1969KatrinaFilm, Director1968The CandidateFilm, Director, Writer1966The Ever FreeFilm, Director1936Born22 February 1936

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Country
South Africa
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1936 to 2016 · aged 80

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