Pavement Aristocrats - The Bergies of Cape Town
Jan 01, 1998 · 58m
Director
François VersterOverview
Looks at a group of homeless people, the Bergies, in Cape Town, South Africa. Through a series of interviews, the film traces the Bergie community back to their Khoisan roots, outlines colonial dispossession, and looks at problems with alcohol dependency. It also gives the community a chance to tell their story, by zooming in on the daily life of two couples
Cast of Pavement Aristocrats - The Bergies of Cape Town
Crew of Pavement Aristocrats - The Bergies of Cape Town
François VersterDirector, Producer- Christopher MouldExecutive Producer
- Steve BarberEditor
- Russell TaylorMusic
- Bill JacquesSound
- Ralph BorlandResearcher
- David AshMusic
- Meg RickardsResearcher
- Carl GardinerSound Mixer
- Peter PalmerCinematography
- Kerri WilliamsResearcher
- Simon BedfordCamera Operator
- Brian WengrofskyAssistant Camera
- Caroline FurnessAssociate Producer
About Pavement Aristocrats - The Bergies of Cape Town
What is Pavement Aristocrats - The Bergies of Cape Town about?
Looks at a group of homeless people, the Bergies, in Cape Town, South Africa. Through a series of interviews, the film traces the Bergie community back to their Khoisan roots, outlines colonial dispossession, and looks at problems with alcohol dependency. It also gives the community a chance to tell their story, by zooming in on the daily life of two couples
When was Pavement Aristocrats - The Bergies of Cape Town released?
Pavement Aristocrats - The Bergies of Cape Town was released on January 1, 1998.
How long is Pavement Aristocrats - The Bergies of Cape Town?
Pavement Aristocrats - The Bergies of Cape Town runs 58 minutes.
Who directed Pavement Aristocrats - The Bergies of Cape Town?
Pavement Aristocrats - The Bergies of Cape Town was directed by François Verster.
Who is in the cast of Pavement Aristocrats - The Bergies of Cape Town?
The cast of Pavement Aristocrats - The Bergies of Cape Town includes Pieter-Dirk Uys.