David Millin Explained

David Millin
Birth Date:	11 June 1920
Death Date:	26 May 1999
Nationality:	South African
Citizenship:	South African
Occupation:	Film director cinematographer film producer.
Notable Works:	Shangani Patrol

David Millin (11 June 1920 - 26 May 1999)^[1] was a South African film director, cinematographer and film producer. He has produced various Afrikaans and English films about his career. He has been a member of the American Society of Cinematographers since 1972, the first member from South Africa belonging to the organization. In 1994 he was honored by M-Net for his lifetime contribution to the industry and in 1997 he was also honored by SASC / Kodak for his contribution. He was famous for his spectacular depictions, large (but precise) war scenes and his dry sense of humor.^[2]

Filmography

As director:

• Suster Teresa, 1974
• Die Voortrekkers, 1973
• Met Moed, Durf en Bloed, 1973
• Die Banneling, 1971
• Shangani Patrol, 1970
• Banana Beach, 1970
• Petticoat Safari, 1969
• Majuba: Heuwel van Duiwe, 1968
• The Second Sin, 1966
• African Gold, 1965
• Seven Against the Sun, 1964
• Stropers van die Laeveld, 1962
• Donker Afrika, 1957
• Last of the Few (year unknown)

As a cinematographer:

• Killer Force, 1976
• Die Banneling, 1971
• The Jackals, 1967
• The Cape Town Affair, 1967
• Diamond Safari, 1958
• Donker Afrika, 1957
• n Plan is 'n Boerdery, 1954
• Inspan, 1953
• Hans-die-Skipper, 1952
• Last of the Few

As manufacturer:

• Die Voortrekkers, 1973
• Met Moed, Durf en Bloed, 1973
• Shangani Patrol, 1970
• Banana Beach, 1970
• Seven Against the Sun, 1964
• Last of the Few

As scriptwriter:

• Met Moed, Durf en Bloed, 1973
• African Gold, 1965
• Seven Against the Sun, 1964
• Last of the Few

Notes and References

1. Press Release: Death of David Millin. en. 16 August 2018. 16 August 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180816162137/https://www.artlink.co.za/news_article.htm?contentID=10883. dead.
2. News: SA rolprentpionier David Millin (78) in Jhb dood. Beeld. af.