Afrikaaps (2013)
In his debut documentary, Dylan Valley explores the untold Creole history of Afrikaans, using what he knows best: HipHop, humour and personal perspective. The film follows a group of local artists creating the stage production (or 'hip-hopera'), AFRIKAAPS, as they trace the true roots of Afrikaans to slaves in the Cape. The play, and the film, reclaims and liberates Afrikaans from its reputation as the language of the oppressor, taking it back to the people who own it. Features music from Jitsvinger, Kyle Shepard, Emile (black noise), Moenier Parker, Shane Cooper, Blaq Pearl, the powerhouse bboy, Bliksemstraal, and the poetic genius of Jethro Louw.
Director: Dylan Valley
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: September 20, 2013
Cast
- Kyle Shepherd - Himself
- Shane Cooper - Himself
- Jitsvinger - Himself
- Emile (black noise) - Himself
- Moenier Parker - Himself
- Catherine Henegan - Herself
- Jethro Louw - Himself
- Blaq Pearl - Herself
- Bliksemstraal - Himself
Screenplay
Production: Plexus Films
Country: South Africa
Original Language: en
Keywords
social & cultural documentary, music documentary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Afrikaaps about?
- In his debut documentary, Dylan Valley explores the untold Creole history of Afrikaans, using what he knows best: HipHop, humour and personal perspective. The film follows a group of local artists creating the stage production (or 'hip-hopera'), AFRIKAAPS, as they trace the true roots of Afrikaans to slaves in the Cape. The play, and the film, reclaims and liberates Afrikaans from its reputation as the language of the oppressor, taking it back to the people who own it. Features music from Jitsvinger, Kyle Shepard, Emile (black noise), Moenier Parker, Shane Cooper, Blaq Pearl, the powerhouse bboy, Bliksemstraal, and the poetic genius of Jethro Louw.
- Who directed Afrikaaps?
- Afrikaaps was directed by Dylan Valley.
- Who stars in Afrikaaps?
- Afrikaaps stars Kyle Shepherd, Shane Cooper, Jitsvinger, Emile (black noise), Moenier Parker, Catherine Henegan.
- How long is Afrikaaps?
- Afrikaaps has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Afrikaaps?
- Afrikaaps is a Documentary film.
- Where was Afrikaaps produced?
- Afrikaaps was produced in South Africa.