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Danie Bosman: The Story of the Greatest South African composer

1969·Movie
2h 6min
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, a real life story, and show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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Danie Bosman is a civil servant dreaming of being a composer. But this is Depression-era South Africa and no one is interested in buying his music. Then, one day, someone hears a song he composed for his son.
South African ComposerBiographical DramaDepression EraMusical JourneyFamily StrugglesHistorical ContextArtistic PursuitUplifting Story

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Is Danie Bosman: The Story of the Greatest South African composer worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Danie Bosman: The Story of the Greatest South African composer?

2 h 6 min

Danie Bosman: The Story of the Greatest South African composer runs 2 h 6 min.

Is Danie Bosman: The Story of the Greatest South African composer based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Danie Bosman: The Story of the Greatest South African composer in?

AfrikaansEnglish

It was made in Afrikaans, with some English. Produced in South Africa.