Bunny Chow Know Thyself (2006)
"Bunny Chow" (original title)

Three comedians and a weird guy named Cope embark on a raucous weekend journey to Oppikoppi, South Africa's biggest rock festival. The guys slip out of the city for a few dusty and ... See full summary »

Director:

John Barker

Writers:

John Barker (screenplay), John Barker (story),

Stars:

David Kibuuka, Kim Engelbrecht, Kagiso Lediga

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Kibuuka	...	Dave
Kim Engelbrecht	...	Kim
Kagiso Lediga	...	Kagiso 'Kags'
Joey Yusuf Rasdien	...	Joey (as Joey Rasdien)
Jason Cope	...	Cope
Keren Neumann	...	Carla
Salah Sabiti	...	Salah
Angela Chow	...	Angela
David Kau	...	Comedy MC
Andy 'Admiral' Kasrils	...	Lesh Kaminsky
Danny K	...	Danny
Darlington Michaels	...	Bra Ben
Tiisetso Sefatsa	...	Tiisetso
Jakkie Groenewald	...	Pub Owner
Charlene Karen Hayes	...	Pub Owner's Wife

Storyline

Three comedians and a weird guy named Cope embark on a raucous weekend journey to Oppikoppi, South Africa's biggest rock festival. The guys slip out of the city for a few dusty and increasingly absurd days with hopes of mass debauchery, drugs, rampant sex, true love and conquering the comedy stages, but they get a bit more than they bargained for.

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Plot Keywords:

south africa | actor shares first name with character

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Taglines:

Know thyself.....

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

South Africa

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 March 2008 (UK)

Also Known As:

Bunny Chow Know Thyself

Filming Locations:

Culinan, South Africa

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dog Pack Films, Dv8, Film i Väst

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Color:

Black and White

User Reviews

An apolitical, realistic and incredibly funny portrayal of life in Johannesburg

Most movies made regarding South Africa all centre on the old themes: Apartheid, HIV/AIDS, poverty, the African condition, etc. Bunny Chow, on the other hand, is about absolutely none of these things. It is just a movie, and as in all good movies, theme is subservient to character. What it does show is a few case studies on the new generation of South Africans, who can speak openly about contentious issues such as race in an atmosphere of mutual acceptance an even fascination.

Most importantly, though, is that it is funny. Really funny. Some of the dialogue is absolutely hilarious. Another surprise is the cinematography. Every image and motion bursts with originality. Shot completely in black and white, this comedy has a seriousness that in the end turns Bunny Chow into a pleasure to consider