Daar doer in die bosveld

Daar doer in die bosveld (transl. Far Away in the Bushveld) is an Afrikaans language film and the first film by the South African director Jamie Uys, who directs, writes, produces, edits and stars. His wife Hettie Uys plays the romantic interest. It was originally released in 1951.^[1]

Daar doer in die bosveld
Directed by	Jamie Uys
Written by	Jamie Uys
Produced by	Jamie Uys
Starring	Jamie Uys Toit Hettie Uys Jurg du Preez Petoors Buks Jouber Thomas Moema
Cinematography	Jamie Uys
Edited by	Jamie Uys
Music by	Anton de Waal Ernst van Rooyen [1]
Production company	MNet
Release date	1951 (1951)
Running time	62 min
Country	South Africa
Language	Afrikaans

Plot

Somewhere in the bushveld, Hans Botha is doing the usual farm rounds when his friend and neighbour comes around with an urgent request: please collect the new teacher at the bus stop. The shy Hans is alarmed because he doesn't know how to talk to women but is eventually convinced, setting off in his old jalopy with no brakes. After picking up Martie, he accidentally allows the car to run off and it dumps her in the river. By the time Hans says goodbye, Martie is angry but he is lovestruck.^[2]

Cast

• Jamie Uys as Hans Botha
• Hettie Uys as Martie du Toit
• Jurg du Preez as Koos
• Bluks Joubert as Gert Petoors
• Thomas Moema as Ou Thomas