About Jans Rautenbach
Lived 1936 – 2016 (aged 80). Jans Rautenbach was a South African film director, director, screenwriter, author and film producer.
Jans Rautenbach (22 February 1936 – 2 November 2016) 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.
Selected filmography Director Die Kandidaat (1968) Katrina (1969) Jannie Totsiens (1970) Pappalap (1971) Ongewenste Vreemdeling (1974) Eendag Op 'n Reendag (1976) My Way II (1977) Blink Stefaans (1981) Broer Matie (1984) (1984) Abraham (2015)
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Who was Jans Rautenbach?
South African film director (1936-2016)
When was Jans Rautenbach born?
Jans Rautenbach was born on 22 February 1936 in Boksburg.
When did Jans Rautenbach die?
Jans Rautenbach died on 2 November 2016 in Mossel Bay.
What was Jans Rautenbach's occupation?
Jans Rautenbach was a film director, director, screenwriter, author and film producer.
What nationality was Jans Rautenbach?
Jans Rautenbach was South African.
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