Ross Devenish: A Life in Film

Ross Devenish - A Life in Film
Fascinated by the discovery of some reels of war footage in his father’s study, as a small boy Devenish abandoned his desire to be an engine driver in favour of becoming a filmmaker. After studying film in London, he was engaged in documentaries and current affairs, working in several war zones – Yemen, Borneo, the Congo and Viet Nam – as well as making a film about the plight of the North American Indians (narrated by Marlon Brando).
When he saw “Boesman and Lena” at the Royal Court in London, he persuaded Athol Fugard to let him film it, which led to them making three films together. He then went on to a career in television drama in the UK.
The programme will include extracts from Devenish’s work, a question-and-answer session, followed by a screening of “Boesman and Lena”.
Programme:2pm: Extracts: A sampling of Ross Devenish’s cinematography including:Now That the Buffaloes have Gone (1969), narrated by Marlon Brando, Asina Mali – Nothing to Lose (1986), by Mbongeni Ngema, Chip of Glass Ruby (1983 ), screenplay by Nadine Gordimer, The Guest (1977), with Athol Fugard as Eugene Marais, Marigolds in August (1980,) with Winston Ntshone and John Kani, The Happy Valley (1987), with Denholm Elliot, and Bleak House (1985), with Denholm Elliott and Diana Rigg. (approximately 50mins)2:50pm: Interval (20mins)3.10pm: Boesman and Lena (1987) Written by Athol Fugard, starring Athol Fugard, Yvonne Bryceland and Sandy Tube. (1hr42mins)4.52pm: Questions and Answers: Ross Devenish with Matthew Berg (30mins)5:22pm: Snacks and Drinks in the Foyer.
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