Pavement Aristocrats - The Bergies of Cape Town
Synopsis
Looks at a group of homeless people, the Bergies, in Cape Town, South Africa. Through a series of interviews, the film traces the Bergie community back to their Khoisan roots, outlines colonial dispossession, and looks at problems with alcohol dependency. It also gives the community a chance to tell their story, by zooming in on the daily life of two couples
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- Director
- François Verster
- Original Score
- Russell Taylor, David Ash
- Original Title
- Pavement Aristocrats - The Bergies of Cape Town
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Screen Ventures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Verster
Russell Taylor, David Ash
Steve Barber
Christopher Mould, François Verster
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Barber
Editor
François Verster
Director
François Verster
Producer
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What is Pavement Aristocrats - The Bergies of Cape Town about?
Looks at a group of homeless people, the Bergies, in Cape Town, South Africa. Through a series of interviews, the film traces the Bergie community back to their Khoisan roots, outlines colonial dispossession, and looks at problems with alcohol dependency. It also gives the community a chance to tell their story, by zooming in on the daily life of two couples
Who directed Pavement Aristocrats - The Bergies of Cape Town?
Pavement Aristocrats - The Bergies of Cape Town was directed by François Verster.
Who stars in Pavement Aristocrats - The Bergies of Cape Town?
The principal cast of Pavement Aristocrats - The Bergies of Cape Town includes Pieter-Dirk Uys.
When was Pavement Aristocrats - The Bergies of Cape Town released and how long is it?
Pavement Aristocrats - The Bergies of Cape Town was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Pavement Aristocrats - The Bergies of Cape Town?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pavement Aristocrats - The Bergies of Cape Town was composed by Russell Taylor, David Ash.