Darrell James Roodt

Darrell James Roodt

Nacimiento : 1962-04-28, Johannesburg, South Africa

Historia

Darrell Roodt (born in 1963) is a South African film director, screenwriter and producer. His film Sarafina was screened out of competition at the 1992 Cannes Film Festival.

Perfil

Darrell James Roodt

Películas

The Furnace
Writer
Newlyweds Mary and Matt celebrate Christmas - and their passion for running - with two honeymoon tickets to Africa’s ultimate footrace, The Furnace. Their excitement to race together across the biggest animal reserve in the world has them inspired.  Then in a horrific flash, everything’s gone including Mary’s purpose for living.
The Furnace
Director
Newlyweds Mary and Matt celebrate Christmas - and their passion for running - with two honeymoon tickets to Africa’s ultimate footrace, The Furnace. Their excitement to race together across the biggest animal reserve in the world has them inspired.  Then in a horrific flash, everything’s gone including Mary’s purpose for living.
Mandíbulas 6: El legado
Director
Ambientada varios años después de la película original, "Legacy" presenta a un grupo de jóvenes exploradores que quieren revelar los secretos de un área que no sale en los mapas y está protegida por una valla electrificada. Sin embargo, cuando llegan al centro del lago descubren una isla en la que vive un depredador ansioso por devorar a aquellos que han ignorado las advertencias.
The Lullaby
Director
Chloe regresa a casa abrumada por el nacimiento de su primer bebé, intentando coger las riendas de la maternidad. A pesar de la ayuda de su madre, a Chloe le cuesta mucho, y los lloros del bebé y las exigencias le hacen sentir culpabilidad y paranoia, lo que le acaba provocando una depresión. Chloe empezará a oír voces y a ver una extraña entidad alrededor del bebé.
Skorokoro
Director
Mossie
Director
I am Luna van Wyk. A 14 year old girl. This is the story of Mignon "Mossie" Van Wyk, my older sister. Oh and her best friend Adriaan Prinsloo, who I think she should marry. But that's just me. For some weird reason Mossie falls in love with older guys - enter Leon Rossouw - obviously without a shirt. This is a story about love, naturally, but it's more about being a teenager and how rough life can be. It's a story about monsters and running shoes. About letting go and holding on. About friendship. It's a story about my sister and how she learns to fly.
Shooting Star
Director
The gripping true story of musical prodigy Phillip Schuman, a 15-year-old boy whose real-world pain threatens to overshadow the light of his incredible talent as a world renown pianist. A father and son story that promises to touch every viewer, Shooting Star is an inspirational film that highlights the beauty of our God-given talents, while also pointing to the power of forgiveness and healing.
Love & Me
Director
The only cure prescribed for a broken heart is a heavy dose of love and some Christmas pudding. Dr Louis van Est is a professional when it comes to the anatomy of the human body, yet he knows nothing about the condition of the human heart. As a GP, he is not the stereotypical clean cut doctor; in fact he retreats home to his laptop where he escapes from his bland life to another world world. Ella Gouws, a straightforward, straight-speaking thirty year old, has been wounded by love one too many times and won't let anyone close enough to break her already broken heart, again apart from her online chat buddy with whom she shares her dreams, thoughts and philosophies.
Son
Director
1981. Apartheid is taking a heavy toll on South Africa. Townships are burning, and on the border with Angola, a war is raging. Young men are called up to military duty right after school, and sent to battle the "Rooi Gevaar" the threat of communist oppression. Paul is one of those boys. He is smart, handsome, and ambitious, with dreams of becoming a medical doctor one day. The story starts during the summer holiday, after Paul has matriculated. He is determined to enjoy these few weeks before he has to report to the military. In January, Paul leaves for the Army, basic training,and finally, the war on the border. During a skirmish with the enemy, Paul is seriously wounded. He gets sent home, and everything is in jeopardy. Can Paul put together the very broken pieces of his life?
Son
Writer
1981. Apartheid is taking a heavy toll on South Africa. Townships are burning, and on the border with Angola, a war is raging. Young men are called up to military duty right after school, and sent to battle the "Rooi Gevaar" the threat of communist oppression. Paul is one of those boys. He is smart, handsome, and ambitious, with dreams of becoming a medical doctor one day. The story starts during the summer holiday, after Paul has matriculated. He is determined to enjoy these few weeks before he has to report to the military. In January, Paul leaves for the Army, basic training,and finally, the war on the border. During a skirmish with the enemy, Paul is seriously wounded. He gets sent home, and everything is in jeopardy. Can Paul put together the very broken pieces of his life?
Treurgrond
Director
Treurgrond tells the painful story of a farming community in South Africa trying to survive the numerous farm attacks confronting farmers almost every day. These gruesome acts affect not just those closely related to the victims, but set in motion a chain of events. Amidst the pressure and anxiety increased by the growing number of farm murders, Lukas Van Staden tries to protect his family, his friends and his farm.
Alles Wat Mal Is
Director
Helena Joubert lost herself somewhere between her Varsity love, the big, crazy wedding, and her two hyperactive kids. She and hubby Gustav exchanged their passionate relationship for a permanent seize-fire. The once uninhibited and vibrant journalist is now just a few fading photographs on the wall. And then, her world is shattered when Gustav apparently starts an affair with the very big investor who just might be the savior of his company – Elzaan Mostert. Enter Helena’s alter ego, the can-do, let’s-make-a-plan, nothing-is-impossible younger version of herself. Alter Ego comes up with the idea of starting a blog called Alles wat Mal is (Everything Crazy), documenting Helena’s hectic life, and her quest to win back Gustav’s affection, and put a spark back into her marriage.
Safari
Director
Safari is an American, found footage thriller film, set in South African wild, where animals and poachers rule the land. Two worlds collide when Mbali, a young zulu girl, meets an American tourist group who have come to explore and go on safari in South Africa. Things take a wrong turn after the group enter uncharted hunting grounds where they are forced to face the untamed wild.
The Ballad of Robbie de Wee
Director
Len van Jaarsveld used to be on the top of his game. As one of the country’s leading music producers he had it all: the stars, the hits, the connections and the. But it all came crashing down: his wife left him, his bands abandoned him, the creditors moved in and he found himself on the street with nothing. As he’s about to hit rock bottom Len is introduced to a rising new star Robbie de Wee. A shy young man with an amazing natural talent, this youngster has success written all over him. Len sees this kid as a ticket back into the music industry and he’s determined to make him a star. He takes Robbie on, organizing tours, publicity, music videos and helps Robbie climb the ladder to stardom while rediscovering his own formidable business talents. But when a young girl is found dead in the singer’s hotel room, Len goes into overdrive to protect his star from the media and the authorities.
Little One
Writer
Little One is a story about ordinary people living day to day in a poverty-stricken environment where despite the crime and tough living conditions there is still hope and love to be found.
Little One
Director
Little One is a story about ordinary people living day to day in a poverty-stricken environment where despite the crime and tough living conditions there is still hope and love to be found.
Stilte
Writer
A talented singer is on the verge of realizing her dream when a terrible tragedy strikes. She survives the ordeal and relocates to a farm in Oudtshoorn where she undergoes a journey of regaining her faith and purpose in life.
Stilte
Director
A talented singer is on the verge of realizing her dream when a terrible tragedy strikes. She survives the ordeal and relocates to a farm in Oudtshoorn where she undergoes a journey of regaining her faith and purpose in life.
Winnie Mandela
Director
A drama that chronicles the life of Winnie Mandela from her childhood through her marriage and her husband's incarceration.
Jakhalsdans
Director
This movie is set in the Karoo town of Loxton. A young mother and daughter and is shocked to discover that the local school will shortly be closing due to financial difficulty. The townsfolk need to raise half a million Rand. They decides to hold a music concert to raise the money, and sets about recruiting artists to help. However her reclusive neighbour whom she has had a tiff with turns out to have a few surprises ... which may or may not help her greatly...
Lullaby
Director
An American mother receives word that her drug addled son has been kidnapped by a drug lord operating in South Africa.
Zimbabwe
Cinematography
Amidst failed harvests and the threat of AIDS, Zimbabweans look for work, preferably in South Africa. But their illegal status and xenophobic whites do not make life any easier in the neighbouring state.
Zimbabwe
Writer
Amidst failed harvests and the threat of AIDS, Zimbabweans look for work, preferably in South Africa. But their illegal status and xenophobic whites do not make life any easier in the neighbouring state.
Zimbabwe
Director
Amidst failed harvests and the threat of AIDS, Zimbabweans look for work, preferably in South Africa. But their illegal status and xenophobic whites do not make life any easier in the neighbouring state.
Meisie
Writer
A girl gifted at mathematics has her want for education suppressed by an overbearing father, he expects her to heard goats and sees no value to learning. Her journey to self empowerment
Meisie
Director
A girl gifted at mathematics has her want for education suppressed by an overbearing father, he expects her to heard goats and sees no value to learning. Her journey to self empowerment
Safari sangriento
Screenplay
Inspirado en un suceso real, narra la historia de una familia norteamericana que viajó a África. Allí, durante un safari, el matrimonio y sus dos hijos tuvieron que enfrentarse a una manada de hambrientos leones que comenzaron a perseguirles.
Safari sangriento
Director
Inspirado en un suceso real, narra la historia de una familia norteamericana que viajó a África. Allí, durante un safari, el matrimonio y sus dos hijos tuvieron que enfrentarse a una manada de hambrientos leones que comenzaron a perseguirles.
Diamante de sangre
Producer
Con el caos y la guerra civil que en los años 90 envolvió Sierra Leona como telón de fondo, "Diamante de sangre" es la historia de Danny Archer, un ex mercenario sudafricano, y Solomon Vandy, un pescador de Mende. Ambos hombres son africanos, pero sus historias y sus circunstancias son completamente diferentes. Sus destinos se unen en la búsqueda conjunta para recuperar un diamante rosa, poco común, que puede transformar sus vidas. Mientras se halla en prisión por contrabando, Archer se entera de que Solomon, quien fue separado de su familia y obligado a trabajar en las minas de diamantes, ha encontrado y escondido la extraordinaria piedra sin pulir. Con la ayuda de Maddy Bowen, una periodista americana cuyo idealismo se ve atenuado por una profunda relación con Archer, los dos hombres emprenden un viaje por territorio rebelde.
Number 10
Director
Cryptid
Director
Gruesome murders of South African farmers spur reports of a possible "cryptid" - a creature known in local legends or myths but as yet unknown to modern science. The worldwide news coverage of the gruesome murder attracts an international team of scientists to the remote area which is considered by some to be the "cradle of civilization".
Faith's Corner
Director
The storyline follows Faith and her two young sons, who live on the streets of Johannesburg as she works a busy street junction begging from passing motorists. With the little money she makes she tries to raise her children, although they often go to sleep hungry and scared. Faith not only has to face the apathy of the wealthy elite that pass her every day but also the distrust and anger of the locals. —bizcommunity.com
Yesterday
Screenplay
Después de caer enferma, Yesterday descubre que tiene Sida. Su marido se niega a aceptarlo y su hija es demasiado pequeña para hacerlo. Yesterday decide entonces que va a vivir lo suficiente como para ver a su hija llegar al colegio.
Yesterday
Director
Después de caer enferma, Yesterday descubre que tiene Sida. Su marido se niega a aceptarlo y su hija es demasiado pequeña para hacerlo. Yesterday decide entonces que va a vivir lo suficiente como para ver a su hija llegar al colegio.
Drácula 3000
Author
En el año 3000 una nave de salvamento que se encuentra en una misión interestelar rutinaria halla los restos del transportador Demeter, desaparecido 100 años antes. Emocionados ante la perspectiva de obtener una recompensa si lo remolcan, Mina, Van Helsing y el resto de la tripulación abordan la nave abandonada. Uno a uno irán desapareciendo hasta que no quede ninguna duda de que una antigua maldición ha estado latente en la nave a la espera de nuevas víctimas... (FILMAFFINITY)
Drácula 3000
Director
En el año 3000 una nave de salvamento que se encuentra en una misión interestelar rutinaria halla los restos del transportador Demeter, desaparecido 100 años antes. Emocionados ante la perspectiva de obtener una recompensa si lo remolcan, Mina, Van Helsing y el resto de la tripulación abordan la nave abandonada. Uno a uno irán desapareciendo hasta que no quede ninguna duda de que una antigua maldición ha estado latente en la nave a la espera de nuevas víctimas... (FILMAFFINITY)
Sax Rohmer's Sumuru
Director
Based on Sax Rohmer's cult novels "Sumuru", the futuristic fantasy take you to an Earth colony in the far future in which woman rule and men are used to propagate the race and work in the mines..
Pavement
Director
Samuel Browne is a tracker in Alaska. When his sister meets a grisly death in San Francisco, he goes there to hunt her killer. As more murders occur, police investigator Buckley Clarke reluctantly joins forces with Sam. The brass are convinced this is a serial killer choosing victims at random, but Sam and Buckley discover a pattern involving health personnel who work in neonatal intensive care. Doctors aren't supposed to play god, but someone's decision years before has driven a killer over the brink. Can they find him?
Operación Diamante
Writer
Una vez más, el Mensajero de la Reina, el capitán Strong (Gary Daniels) ha sido llamado por el Servicio Secreto de Su Majestad. Esta vez, para transmitir despachos vitales para una conferencia secreta llamada a combatir las actividades de los cazadores furtivos que amenazan las economías de muchos países africanos con el contrabando de marfil, diamantes, drogas, e incluso personas.
Operación Diamante
Director
Una vez más, el Mensajero de la Reina, el capitán Strong (Gary Daniels) ha sido llamado por el Servicio Secreto de Su Majestad. Esta vez, para transmitir despachos vitales para una conferencia secreta llamada a combatir las actividades de los cazadores furtivos que amenazan las economías de muchos países africanos con el contrabando de marfil, diamantes, drogas, e incluso personas.
Recuerdos Peligrosos
Director
Un tipo duro con un tatuaje en el cuello, una hermosa mujer llamada Crystal Ball que es accidentalmente golpeada por un coche y sufre de amnesia, un gángster con escalpelo que maneja oscuros negocios, un dueño de una librería de artículos usados. Todos ellos ocultan un oscuro pasado y es el momento de descifrarlo.
Tierra de odios
Writer
Vusi Madlazi returns to the South African village he left as a young boy to bury his father. He meets up with his brother Ernest, who tells him their other brother Stephen couldn't be contacted. Vusi goes to Johannesburg to find him, but at first can only find his neighbor/girlfriend, Karin, a stripper. Vusi proceeds to learn how conditions have changed since the end of apartheid, not always for the better for black men.
Tierra de odios
Director
Vusi Madlazi returns to the South African village he left as a young boy to bury his father. He meets up with his brother Ernest, who tells him their other brother Stephen couldn't be contacted. Vusi goes to Johannesburg to find him, but at first can only find his neighbor/girlfriend, Karin, a stripper. Vusi proceeds to learn how conditions have changed since the end of apartheid, not always for the better for black men.
Llanto por la tierra amada
Director
Sudáfrica, 1946. faltan dos años para que se instaure el apartheid, el racismo institucionalizado. Los destinos del sacerdote negro Stephen Kumalo y el terrateniente blanco James Jarvis se cruzan trágicamente cuando ambos deberán hacer frente a una tragedia. Drama sentimental basado en la novela de Alan Paton que cosechó buenas críticas.
El enemigo público nº1... mi padre
Director
Jack es un ladrón de poca monta acostumbrado a vivir sin ataduras. Un día recibe la inesperada visita de su hija Kelly, que se ha escapado con su hermano Eddie del centro donde estaban internados. A Jack le resulta muy difícil asumir el papel de padre y, además, carece de experiencia. Sin embargo su nueva responsabilidad merecerá la pena, sobre todo cuando descubra que sus hijos vivían en el orfanato como presos. Entonces, con la ayuda de una periodista, intentará sacar a la luz las irregularidades que se cometen en esa institución. (FILMAFFINITY)
Sarafina!
Director
The plot centers on students involved in the Soweto Riots, in opposition to the implementation of Afrikaans as the language of instruction in schools. The stage version presents a school uprising similar to the Soweto uprising on June 16, 1976. A narrator introduces several characters among them the school girl activist Sarafina. Things get out of control when a policeman shoots several pupils in a classroom. Nevertheless, the musical ends with a cheerful farewell show of pupils leaving school, which takes most of act two. In the movie version Sarafina feels shame at her mother's (played by Miriam Makeba in the film) acceptance of her role as domestic servant in a white household in apartheid South Africa, and inspires her peers to rise up in protest, especially after her inspirational teacher, Mary Masombuka (played by Whoopi Goldberg in the film version) is imprisoned.
To the Death
Story
Kickboxing champ Rick Quinn decides to retire from the ring, but his main adversary, Denard, wants him to fight again and murders Quinn's wife. Quinn suspects Denard, but can't do anything. Three month later, Quinn is jailed after a drunken bar brawl; a rich man named Le Braque bails him out and asks him to fight for him.
To the Death
Director
Kickboxing champ Rick Quinn decides to retire from the ring, but his main adversary, Denard, wants him to fight again and murders Quinn's wife. Quinn suspects Denard, but can't do anything. Three month later, Quinn is jailed after a drunken bar brawl; a rich man named Le Braque bails him out and asks him to fight for him.
Jobman
Writer
When the deaf-mute son of a black preacher refuses to accept menial labor he's ostracised from the farm community he lives in.
Jobman
Director
When the deaf-mute son of a black preacher refuses to accept menial labor he's ostracised from the farm community he lives in.
The Stick
Writer
A squad (stick) of South African soldiers is sent into the bush to track down some rebel fighters when things take a supernatural turn.
The Stick
Director
A squad (stick) of South African soldiers is sent into the bush to track down some rebel fighters when things take a supernatural turn.
Place of Weeping
Director
South Africa has a conflicted past, a beautiful landscape, and Africa's strongest economic engine. The multiple ethnic groups give the country vitality and instability. View the multicultural cities, and the striking rural environments.
City of Blood
Writer
A medical examiner investigating a series of prostitute murders discovers that the culprit is an ancient tribal witch doctor come back to life.
City of Blood
Director
A medical examiner investigating a series of prostitute murders discovers that the culprit is an ancient tribal witch doctor come back to life.
Tenth of a Second
Director
"Tenth of a Second" is the account of one man's desperate attempt to fight the oppressive apartheid regime of South Africa. This political thriller centres around Michael Wilder (James Whyle), a schoolteacher and political activist, with a failing marriage. Wilder is a member of the "Organisation" which is involved in subversive activities against the state. One day, Raymond (Nicky Rebelo), a fellow member, visits Wilder and leaves him with a suitcase containing a bomb. Wilder is expected to place in a busy shopping centre. But things do not go according to plan and the consequences of his actions result in devastating effects for Wilder and his grip on reality.