DIE VLOED is a 5-episode “reality series” (mockumentary) which chronicles SAMA winners Foto Na Dans during their time in studio while attempting to record their new album, DIE VLOED.
Initially it comes across as an ordinary “behind-the-scenes” peek while the group is working on their upcoming album. But viewers soon see how matters turn chaotic and the group disbands to form two new bands – Foto and Dans.
Foto (Le-Roi, Niel and John) and Dans (Alex, Dirkie and John) could not be more different – in musical approach or execution, and things soon spiral out of control. In the end the band’s record company steps in (look out for a cameo by Rhythm Records boss Albert du Plessis) – but will it be enough to ensure Foto Na Dans’s existence – and the successful recording and release of DIE VLOED?
With DIE VLOED we encounter a meticulously-compiled puzzle of subtle comedy, along with a rare occurrence - artists parodying themselves (as opposed to actors depicting stereotypes). This makes DIE VLOED simultaneously innovative, brave, and very, very funny, with, among other things, singer Le-Roi Nel practising his “microphone drop” (with the help of an assistant) and guitarist Neil Basson getting metaphorically philosophical about the similarities between Foto Na Dans and a koeksister.
DIE VLOED will be broadcast on music channel MK (DSTV 324) in five parts, from Monday 26 July 2010. Watch DIE VLOED every night from 26 – 30 July just before 19:00, or catch the DIE VLOED omnibus on Saturday 31 July between 20:00 and 20:30.
DIE VLOED broadcast times on MK (DSTV 324)
· Monday 26 July just before 19:00
· Tuesday 27 July just before 19:00
· Wednesday 28 July just before 19:00
· Thursday 29 July just before 19:00
· Friday 30 July just before 19:00
· Saturday 31 July – Omnibus between 20:00 & 20:30
DIE VLOED produced by Testify Films. Concept by Jacques Koudstaal. Directed by Jaco Smit. Written by Jaco Smit & Jacques Koudstaal. Camera by Jacques Koudstaal. Edited by Jacques Koudstaal. Art Direction by Eugene Hayman. Sound Design by Neil Basson. Graphics & Designs by Eugene Hayman. Outtakes & Bloopers by Christian Wink. Also Starring: Clemens van der Walt as Clem van der Walt. Albert du Plessis as Albert du Plessis. Special Thanks to: Stella Wink; Rhythm Records; Jagermeister Music SA; Victor Edward Eckard and MK; Calahari Cosmos Studios.