Come see the bioscope (1994)

Sol Plaatje was a politician, novelist, historian, musician, translator of Shakespeare into vernacular language, and founder member of what was to become the African National Congress. In 1924, a visionary South African, Sol Plaatje, set out to bring the wonders of cinema to the community. Brandishing a few educational 16mm films under his arm, Plaatje arrives in a dusty, Blacks-only township in the Western Transvaal. He is looking for a venue which can be set up as a bioscope. Things do not seem promising, but Plaatje is first befriended by a helpful young boy. And then, despite prevailing apartheid obstacles, a room is found. The township community is excited and set to be overawed by the new celluloid world about to unfold before them.

Director: Lance Gewer
Genre: History
Runtime: 26 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Lloyd Ross, Didi Kriel
Cinematography: Lance Gewer
Editing: Micki Stroucken
Country: South Africa
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Lance Gewer
More Films in Genre: History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Come see the bioscope about?
Sol Plaatje was a politician, novelist, historian, musician, translator of Shakespeare into vernacular language, and founder member of what was to become the African National Congress. In 1924, a visionary South African, Sol Plaatje, set out to bring the wonders of cinema to the community. Brandishing a few educational 16mm films under his arm, Plaatje arrives in a dusty, Blacks-only township in the Western Transvaal. He is looking for a venue which can be set up as a bioscope. Things do not seem promising, but Plaatje is first befriended by a helpful young boy. And then, despite prevailing apartheid obstacles, a room is found. The township community is excited and set to be overawed by the new celluloid world about to unfold before them.
Who directed Come see the bioscope?
Come see the bioscope was directed by Lance Gewer.
Who stars in Come see the bioscope?
Come see the bioscope stars Ernest Ndhlovu, Simanga Nhlapo, Deborah Ramokagdi, Abdul Sadek.
How long is Come see the bioscope?
Come see the bioscope has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
What genre is Come see the bioscope?
Come see the bioscope is a History film.
Where was Come see the bioscope produced?
Come see the bioscope was produced in South Africa.