Johnny Clegg to present documentary series
A Country Imagined, a thirteen one-hour documentary series, starting 25 April 2010 on SABC2 at 9pm, presented by Johnny Clegg, takes viewers on an unusual and rewarding journey through South Africa as it explores the landscapes that have inspired artists, writers, musicians and dancers for centuries.
In the series, Clegg performs with musicians and dancers in remote villages around the country, talks to artists, both famous and unknown, hikes the Drakensberg to find the best rock art and views, travels in hot air balloons, helicopters and boats. To this, he brings his insight, expertise and a great deal of humour, offering viewers a rich and accessible perspective on South African art.
Produced by Curious Pictures, (Tobias' Bodies, The Lab, Hard Copy, Tsha Tsha, Hopeville) the series has taken two years to make. It has involved traversing 80 000 kilometres, often over difficult terrain, scouring regional art galleries and private collections for artwork of lesser-known artists and literally hundreds of hours of research. Lusanda Chauke and art historian Tracy Murinik have produced it and some of South Africa's most acclaimed directors, including Guy Spiller, John Trengove, Vincent Moloi, Feizel Mamdoo, Liza Key and Terri Ella have directed it.
Shot on HD, with remarkable aerial, historical and time-lapse photography, the series explores the rich histories of art in the country and the ‘imaginings' of our society.
The series will be shown on SABC2 on Sundays at 9pm, starting April 25 2010.
