Richard Pakleppa
Born1961
Namibia
NationalityNamibian
EducationAfrican studies, University of Cape Town
Alma materUniversity of Cape Town
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, film director, producer
Notable workDying for Gold

Richard Pakleppa (born 1961) is a white Namibian screenwriter, film director and film producer.

Pakleppa studied philosophy and theatre in Munich, Germany and gained a Honours Degree in African studies from the University of Cape Town.[1] Since 1990, he has directed and produced documentary and fiction films across Southern Africa. He currently lives in South Africa.[2]

Filmography

Writing

References

  1. ^ Association des trois mondes; FESPACO (2000). "PAKLEPPA, Richard". Les cinémas d'Afrique: dictionnaire. KARTHALA Editions. pp. 380–81. ISBN 978-2-84586-060-5.
  2. ^ Richard Pakleppa, Encounters South African International Documentary Festival