Ballade Vir 'n enkeling
Series Overview
Ballade Vir 'n Enkeling (Ballad for a Loner) is an Afrikaans language drama set in 1985 that centres around the search by a young journalist for her colleague and fellow journalist Jacques Rynhard following his sudden, mysterious disappearance. As the story begins Jacques has just been awarded the Basson Prize for his novel Die Enkeling, but he disappears before the announcement is made. Otto Beukes, the editor of the magazine Die Huisvriend, decides to follow up on the story and puts top journalist Carina Human on the story. In a quest to find out where Jacques has gone and why he's disappeared Human begins the search for him by locating to the people closest to him.
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1 Season • 1 Episodes
1987 – 1987
Premiered: Fri, May 8, 1987
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 1: “Jacques”
Ballade Vir 'n Enkeling was written by Leon van Nierop and directed by Henry Mylne, with additional scenes and dialogue written by Mylne. The series was produced by TV-Drama (Afrikaans) for the SABC. The theme tune was by Richard van der Westhuizen whilst all original music and orchestrations were by Louis van Rensburg.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Mylne
Leon van Nierop
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Mylne
Director
Leon van Nierop
Writer
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What is Ballade Vir 'n enkeling about?
Ballade Vir 'n Enkeling (Ballad for a Loner) is an Afrikaans language drama set in 1985 that centres around the search by a young journalist for her colleague and fellow journalist Jacques Rynhard following his sudden, mysterious disappearance. As the story begins Jacques has just been awarded the Basson Prize for his novel Die Enkeling, but he disappears before the announcement is made. Otto Beukes, the editor of the magazine Die Huisvriend, decides to follow up on the story and puts top journalist Carina Human on the story. In a quest to find out where Jacques has gone and why he's disappeared Human begins the search for him by locating to the people closest to him.
How many seasons does Ballade Vir 'n enkeling have?
Ballade Vir 'n enkeling comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Ballade Vir 'n enkeling?
Key cast members in Ballade Vir 'n enkeling include Babs Larker, Selma Van Der Vyver, Gavin Van Den Berg, Karin Retief, Shareen Swart.
Who created or directed Ballade Vir 'n enkeling?
Ballade Vir 'n enkeling was developed and directed by Henry Mylne.