Nobody's Died Laughing

A journey with Pieter-Dirk Uys


Nobody's Died Laughing
A documentary on Pieter-Dirk Uys, one of South Africa’s most prolific writers, satirists and activists. With Pieter Dirk-Uys having written and performed over 20 plays and over 30 revues and one-man shows throughout the world, and been awarded South Africa’s prestigious Truth and Reconciliation Award in 2001, the film covers his many achievements including his travels around South Africa, visiting over 1,5 million school children, as well as prisons and reformatories, with a free AIDS-awareness entertainment programme.

93 minutes.
Parental Guidance 7-9 (Language).
Comedy, Documentary, South African, On the art circuit

Not currently showing on the local cinema circuit.

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Credits

Cast
Pieter-Dirk Uys, Janet Suzman, Desmond Tutu, F.W. De Klerk, David Kramer, and others
Director
Willem Oelofsen
ScreenplayWillem Oelofsen
MusicJosh Wynter, Jack Parow
Sound formats
Made in2016

Official Site | IMDB page
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Film and Publications Board (FPB) Report (SA)

GenreDocumentary
LanguageInfrequent and low to mild
NudityNone
SexNone
ViolenceNone
PrejudiceNone
BlasphemyNone
Drug abuseNone
Comments
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USA MPAA rating

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested
Runtime93
USA version is usually but not always the same as South African release. Versions released on streaming or DVD, Blu-ray or Video may also differ.



Ratings

Scale (Max)20

What the Critics say

Cape Argus / The Star
Theresa Smith quote iconA raw and real look at the country's top satirist.
15
Die Burger
Laetitia Pople quote iconPieter-Dirk Uys is soos 'n eenmanbende.
15

Average .. 75%

15

Trailer






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