Musiek vir die Agtergrond (2013)
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- 2h 4min
- Drama, Music
- 04 Oct 2013 (South Africa)
- Movie
A young singer songwriter performs his music in small pubs, barely making ends meet, until a big time record executive gives him the opportunity of a lifetime. All he has to give up for fame and fortune is his name and integrity.
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- 2 wins & 1 nomination.
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Cast
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John-Henry Opperman | ... |
Paul van der Merwe
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Lizelle de Klerk | ... |
Sera
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Brümilda van Rensburg | ... |
Lucy Ferreira
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Ian Roberts | ... |
Chris
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| Neil Sandilands | ... |
Freddy
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Terence Bridgett | ... |
John
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| Deon Lotz | ... |
Louis
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| Laré Birk | ... |
Hanli
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Donavan Bradley | ... |
Young Paul
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| Anel Alexander | ... |
Woman at Orphanage
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Johan Baird | ... |
Man at Orphanage
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Dirk Vrey | ... |
Dr. Botha
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Karen Fourie | ... |
Tanya Greyling
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Neil-Bennett Grib | ... |
George
(as Neil Bennett Grib)
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| Gys de Villiers | ... |
Man in Bar
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Rian Strydom | ... |
Man in Bar
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Piet de Jager | ... |
Man in Bar
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Stef Guldenpfennig | ... |
Man in Bar
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Rian van Heerden | ... |
TV Presenter
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Miles Keylock | ... |
Self - Rolling Stone Editor
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| Francois Coetzee | ... |
Music Video Director
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Pieter de Jager | ... |
Assistant Director
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| Cara Roberts | ... |
Sandy
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Lizmari van der Merwe | ... |
Model / Base guitarist
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Paul Eilers | ... |
Pieter (uncredited)
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David C. Steyn | ... |
Music Tavern Audience Member (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Salmon de Jager | ... | (as Sallas de Jager) |
Written by
| Salmon de Jager | ... | (story) (as Sallas de Jager) |
| Salmon de Jager | ... | (writer) (as Sallas de Jager) |
Produced by
| Danie Bester | ... | producer |
| Jaap Cilliers | ... | executive producer |
| Lezanne Coetzee | ... | executive producer |
| Dexter Davis | ... | executive producer |
| Piet de Jager | ... | executive producer |
| Salmon de Jager | ... | producer |
| Paul Eilers | ... | executive producer |
| Stef Guldenpfennig | ... | executive producer |
| Samuel Loots | ... | executive producer |
| Rian Strydom | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Dawie de Jager | ||
Cinematography by
| Tom Marais | ||
Editing by
| Mandy Roberts | ||
Editorial Department
| Alex May | ... | colorist |
| Mandy Roberts | ... | editor |
Production Design by
| Waldemar Coetsee | ||
Costume Design by
| Marle Drotsky | ||
Makeup Department
| Carmen Life | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Julia Rubinstein | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Jane Rademeyer | ... | production manager |
| Adriaan Wildenboer | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ferdi Burger | ... | first assistant director |
| Jaun de Jager | ... | second assistant director |
| Potego Matseke | ... | trainee assistant director |
Art Department
| Francois Coetzee | ... | property master |
| Zelia da Silva | ... | set dressing assistant |
| Werner Griesel | ... | poster designer |
| Christian Joubert | ... | set dresser (as Chris Joubert) |
| Ilana Louw | ... | assistant property master |
| Hercules Malan | ... | set dressing assistant |
| Witness Mashiri | ... | set dressing assistant |
| Johannes Nortje | ... | set dresser (as Hannes Nortje) |
| Marinus van Heerden | ... | art department assistant |
Sound Department
| Chris Allsopp | ... | sound mixer |
| Janno Müller | ... | sound designer (as Janno Muller) / sound editor (as Janno Muller) / sound mixer |
| Doctor Ntlama | ... | boom operator |
Visual Effects by
| Janno Müller | ... | digital effects (as Janno Muller) |
| Lauren Van Rensburg | ... | di producer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| W.D. du Plessis | ... | key grip |
| J.P. du Preez | ... | gaffer |
| Louis Gagiano | ... | digital imaging technician |
| Vukani Khawula | ... | grip |
| Tom Marais | ... | camera operator: "a" camera |
| Brian Sandawana | ... | spark |
| Drikus van der Merwe | ... | focus puller |
| Gerrit Van Zyl | ... | gaffer: second unit |
| Chris Vermaak | ... | steadicam operator |
| Stefanie Voss | ... | second assistant camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jessica Jones | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Maricia Pieterse | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Script and Continuity Department
| Saskia Derksen | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Mighty Masha | ... | production assistant |
| Neo Mashiloane | ... | production assistant |
Additional Crew
| Gizela Arndt | ... | publicist |
| Michael Bergh | ... | production assistant |
| Andea de Jager | ... | production accountant (as Andea Volschenk) |
| Pieter Oosthuizen | ... | unit assistant |
| Yvette Wepener | ... | production coordinator |
Production Companies
Distributors
- ONStv (2013) (Australia) (theatrical)
- ONStv (2013) (New Zealand) (theatrical)
- Ster-Kinekor Pictures (2013) (South Africa) (theatrical)
- D Street Releasing (2014) (United States)
- Ster-Kinekor Home Entertainment (2013) (South Africa)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A talented, ambitious young man is on his way to becoming a respected songwriter and musician when his long-time girlfriend, who admires him for his creativity and originality, unexpectedly falls pregnant. To pay the bills and give his girlfriend and child a better life, he accepts an offer to perform cheap commercial music. Will their love survive the artistic compromise he makes for the greater good? Written by Anonymous |
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Box Office
| Budget | ZAR5,800,000 (estimated) |