Richard Pakleppa
Richard Pakleppa | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1961 (age 64–65) Namibia |
| Education | African studies, University of Cape Town |
| Alma mater | University of Cape Town |
| Occupations | Screenwriter, film director, producer |
| Notable work | Dying for Gold |
Richard Pakleppa (born 1961) is a Namibian screenwriter, film director, and film producer.
Education and Career
[edit | edit source]Pakleppa studied philosophy and theatre in Munich, Germany, and gained an Honours Degree in African studies from the University of Cape Town.[1] Since 1990, he has directed and produced documentary and fiction films across Southern Africa. He currently lives in South Africa.[2] In the year 2000, Pakleppa was awarded the Best Documentary Award of the Southern African Film Festival. He has also been the founding member and Director of Land Productions since 1992.[1]
Filmography
[edit | edit source]| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Strongest Heart | Director, Writer | Documentary | |
| 2006 | Angola: Saudades from the One Who Loves You | Director, Writer | Documentary | |
| 2009 | Three an half lives | Drimer | Drama | |
| 2012 | Taste of Rain | Director, Writer | Drama | [3][4] |
| 2013 | Jogo de Corpo. Capaeira e Ancestralidade | Director | Documentary, Biography | |
| 2014 | Paths to Freedom | Director | Short film | |
| 2016 | Dying for Gold | Director | Documentary | [5] |
Writing
[edit | edit source]- '40,000 workers stay away in Namibia', South Africa Labour Bulletin, Vol. 13, No. 6, 1988, pp. 15–23
References
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External links
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