Musiek Vir Die Agtergrond (2013) [N/A]
Featuring:
John-Henry Opperman, Lizelle de Klerk, Brümilda van Rensburg
Written by:
Salmon de Jager
Directed by:
Salmon de Jager
Release Date:
October 4, 2013
Original Title:
Musiek Vir Die Agtergrond
Genres:
Drama
Production Countries:
South Africa
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 124
This is a story of a talented and ambitious musician who faces a major crossroads in his life. Paul’s career has progressed to the point where he plays his own music in pubs, but he has struggled to go beyond that. It is a hand-to-mouth existence and Paul and his girlfriend, Sera, struggle to keep the bank balance in check. However, one day an important music producer sees Paul play and, realizing he has talent, offers him a big contract. Paul throws caution to the wind and signs the deal, certain that this is his big break. Unfortunately, the fine print in the contract stipulates that Paul make the kind of commercial music he vowed he never would, and also forces him to act under a stage name. Now, Paul must decide if he is willing to sell his soul for financial stability. And whatever he decides, he realizes that it will have a lasting effect on his career and on his life.
A talented, ambitious young man is on his way to becoming a respected songwriter and musician when his long-time girlfriend, who admires him for his creativity and originality, unexpectedly falls pregnant. To pay the bills and give his girlfriend and child a better life, he accepts an offer to perform cheap commercial music. Will their love survive the artistic compromise he makes for the greater good?
