William C. Faure
William C. Faure (born July 17, 1949 , † October 18, 1994 in Johannesburg , South Africa ) was a South African film director and screenwriter .
Life
William C. Faure became known worldwide for his 1986 television miniseries Shaka Zulu . It reports on the rise and fall of the Zulu king, who in the early 19th century almost succeeded in preventing the British colonists from taking over his tribal territory. Faure began directing after attending film school in England and working for the South African Broadcasting Corporation in the early 1970s . During this time Faure was involved in the production of The Dinleys , one of the first soap operas in South Africa. In the 90s Faure also directed several Miss South Africa and Miss World competitions.
He died of kidney failure in Johannesburg on October 18, 1994.
Filmography
- Director
- 1979: Plekkie in the son
- 1986: Shaka Zulu (also screenplay)
Web links
- William C. Faure in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Original soundtrack for Shaka Zulu on discogs.com
- Plekkie in the son on samusicheritage.wordpress.com
Individual evidence
- ↑ Short biography on Allmovie.com, accessed on November 22, 2012.
- ↑ William C. Faure; Television Director, 45. In: New York Times . October 20, 1994. Accessed November 22, 2012.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Faure, William C. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | South African film director and screenwriter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 17, 1949 |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 18, 1994 |
| Place of death | Johannesburg |