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Boesman and Lena

Synopsis
Based on Athol Fugard’s play.
Language
English
Country
South Africa
Medium
Film; Film. 35mm, 16mm. sd. col. 102 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1974
Availability
Hire
Uses
Courses on modern English-language theatre or modern cinema - primarily as an example of drama dealing with personal relationships within an oppressive and racially prejudiced society.*
Subjects
Drama; Sociology
Keywords
apartheid; drama in English; Fugard, Athol; race relations; South Africa

Credits

Director
Ross Devenish
Producer
Johan Wicht
Writer
Athol Fugard
Contributor
Athol Fugard; Sandy Tube; Yvonne Bryceland

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Production Company

Name

Bluewater Productions

Distributor

Name

Contemporary Films

Phone
020 7255 1444
Fax
020 7436 7950
Address
British Film Institute
21 Stephen Street
London W1P 2LN
Notes
Administrative address: Unit H Spectrum House, Gordon House Road, London NW5 1LP, tel: 020 7482 6204, fax: 020 7284 2809, email: inquiries@contemporaryfilms.com, http://www.comtemporaryfilms.com

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