Message to Major
Synopsis
This BBC film, written and performed by South African satirist Pieter-Dirk Ulys, is a video postcard to the British Prime Minister from one Mrs Evita Bezuidenhout, South African ambassador to the fictitious black homeland of Bapetikosweti. Relishing his opportunity to satirise both the new and old South Africa, Dirk Uys delivers a lesson in history
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Gerard
- Screenplay & Story
- Pieter-Dirk Uys
- Original Title
- Message to Major
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
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Francis Gerard
Pieter-Dirk Uys
Francis Gerard
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Pieter-Dirk Uys
Writer
Francis Gerard
Director
Francis Gerard
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What is Message to Major about?
This BBC film, written and performed by South African satirist Pieter-Dirk Ulys, is a video postcard to the British Prime Minister from one Mrs Evita Bezuidenhout, South African ambassador to the fictitious black homeland of Bapetikosweti. Relishing his opportunity to satirise both the new and old South Africa, Dirk Uys delivers a lesson in history
Who directed Message to Major?
Message to Major was directed by Francis Gerard.
Who stars in Message to Major?
The principal cast of Message to Major includes Pieter-Dirk Uys, Lizz Meiring, Ramolao Makhene.
When was Message to Major released and how long is it?
Message to Major was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 55m.