Jamie Uys

Jamie Uys (also Jaymie Uys; (* May 30, 1921 in Boksburg, † January 29, 1996 in Johannesburg ); actually Johannes Jacobus Uys ) was an internationally recognized South African film director, film producer and screenwriter, who published a total of 24 films.

He became famous for his usually humorous films that deal with his African homeland continent. His most famous film, The Gods Must Be Crazy was shown continuously for three years in the United States.

Filmography (selection)

  • The Animals Are Beautiful People
  • The Gods Must Be Crazy
  • The Gods Must Be Crazy II
  • Now even more crazy gods
  • All roads lead to Paris
  • Seating for dying
  • A Case for Tom Davis
  • Facing death
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