Where was The Gods Must Be Crazy filmed?
1984 film, directed by Jamie Uys.
- South Africa
The story is set in South Africa, so the filming stayed close to the setting.
Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed
- Set in
- South Africa; Botswana; Kalahari Desert
- Filmed in
- South Africa
- Distance
- About 470 miles (757 km) between Botswana and the nearest filming location.
About The Gods Must Be Crazy
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- Released
- 1984
- Director
- Jamie Uys
- Cast
- NǃxauSandra PrinslooMarius WeyersJamie Uys
- Genre
- ComedyRoadAdventureAction
The story
Xi and his San tribe live happily in the Kalahari Desert, away from industrial civilisation.
Normally competent and efficient, Andrew becomes awkward and clumsy in the presence of a lady.
Not witnessing a rhinoceros stamp out their campfire, Kate thinks Andrew put out the fire himself to scare her into seeking his protection.
Famous lines from The Gods Must Be Crazy
Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.
Like what?Mr. Steyn
Yes, I.. yes.Mr. Steyn
And what do you do?Kate
Yeah. You gonna use it?Pete
You gonna look like that?Mpudi
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