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and performed in the popular Discreet, Upmarket, 24/7 atthe Grahamstown National Arts Festival (2005 & 2006) andKKNK (2006). At the end of 2007 Anel starred opposite SteveHofmeyr as his wife in the Afrikaans musical Dis hoe dit was– Die Steve Hofmeyr Storie in the State Theatre.Recently, Anel decided to try her hand at presenting and wasseen as the female anchor for SABC 2’s magazine show,3:16. She also presented the spicy arts and entertainmentprogram, Artcha, and has appeared as a guest presenter forPasella, on SABC 2.Anel’s primary passion though is film, and together with herhusband, James Alexander, and their company, ScrambleProductions, she produced the local independent filmDiscreet. Not only did she help secure the funding, produceand promote the film, but she also played the leading lady.Discreet released in November of 2008 locally and washailed by critics as a triumph for SA indie cinema. The filmwent on to secure an international release in 2011 throughGreen Apple Entertainment. Scramble Productions completedand released its second feature film, an Afrikaans RomanticComedy titled Semi-Soet in February 2012. The film iscurrently one of the most successful Afrikaans films ever.What attracted you to this project?The fact that Kaapland Films paid me! I am also a filmmakerand it is wonderful to be part of the growing local film industry.Klein Karoo is another genre on the local film landscape.Describe working in the Little Karoo and specifically theSwartberg MountainsI am totally in love with the Swartberg Mountains. If I could Iwould move there tomorrow. It is a very special and diverseplace.What were the biggest challenges in terms of your role?The biggest challenge on South African productions isthat there is so little time which means that you only getone or two takes per scene. This makes it very difficult toexperiment with a character or take risks because there justisn’t time for that.Describe working with Regardt van den Bergh?Regardt is a lovely energy on set. He is really a kind andgentle person.Tell us about Cybil’s drive to make a difference in hercommunity and the fact that Kaapland Films is makinga lasting, uplifiting impact on the area where the filmwas shot?I have always believed in the power of media, be it films,TV, theatre, radio or whatever. Media is such a powerful toolto reach the world and to make a difference, therefore, it isgreat to be a part of a project that is doing precisely that.What were the most memorable aspects of you time onset? Any anecdotes?This was such a great group of people and the fact that weshot and stayed on location always makes for a wonderfulteam spirit.Describe working with PierrePierre joined the Klein Karoo team in a very dramatic manner.He heard in the space of a day that he had the role, flew tothe Swartberg Mountains and a few hours later stepped ontoset as Karel Kiempie.I cannot think of a better actor for the role. He is an utstandingactor and it is always a pleasure to work with professionals.Which was your favourite scene and why?We had loads of fun while we were shooting the car sequence.There was this massive old car (Chrysler?) on set and at onestage almost the entire cast were bundled into it.
PIERRE BREYTENBACHPierre completed his BADrama degree in 1998 atTukkies. He immediatelystarted working on stagein musicals and comedies.Since then he hasperformed with leadingactors including FrankOpperman, Gys de Villiers,PG du Plessis, DeonOpperman, SandraPrinsloo, Tobie Cronje and Harry Kalmer. On televison heappeared in Die Casper Rasper Show, Spekskieters, andevery imaginable soapie in the country.Most recently he was seen in KykNet’s improv comedyProesstraat. However, Pierre is not only a comedian, he hasalso turned in a number of serious performances on televisionand film and over the past four years he has served as a50/50 field presenter – when his wife and three kids are notworking him hard at home.What attracted you to this project?It was a last minute business, but definitely a blessing.What was it like working in the Little Karoo, specificallythe Swartberg Mountains?It is possibly one of the most beautiful parts of our country.Someone asked me the other day why it is that everyonegoes on about the Little Karoo. I told them to spend a fewdays at the foot of the Swartberg and find the answer foryourself. The silence, beauty, colours and people are allunique and incomparable.What was your favourite scene and why?Driving the Chrysler New Yorker. I am still a child at heart andthat moustercar really set my heart racing.What were the challenges of you role?On one level it was a massive challenge to play the comedyrelief character without making him a charicature. On anotherlevel it was difficult to arrive on set knowing that everyonewas expecting someone else. Trying to fill those shoes andto honour the expectation and at the same time give full flightto your own creativity was a unique challenge.Describe working with the accomplished Regardt vanden BerghI had never met Regardt so I had no idea what to expect.Naturally I was a little nevrous. Add to that the fact that 15minutes after meeting him, I had to be in front of the camerasand crew – and all of this in front of one of the great namesof the local film industry. What a pleasure! It is seldom thatyou meet such a giant of a director who has such warmth,humanity and sincerity. And what a pleasure to work underhis guidance. Words cannot express my respect.Tell us about Cybil’s drive to make a difference in hercommunity and the fact that Kaapland Films is makinga lasting, uplifiting impact on the area where the filmwas shot?During the filming we spent a lot of time discussing preciselythat. Sometimes it led to heated debates, but we were agreedthat nobody can or should shy away from this responsibility.As with many other places in our country, it is critical thateach person makes a difference, leaves things better for thenext generation and make sacrifices for others. What betterplace to do this than the Little Karoo that had received us sowarmly.What were the most memorable aspects of your time onset? Any anecdotes?The great team work. That everyone, despite personaldifferences, worked so hard together, socialised together andwere grateful for every little blessing on the production.
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