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Some of the most profound stories in cinema come from the unlikeliest of places. Who would have thought that a low-budget, Apartheid-era South African comedy featuring a San Bushman from Namibia, could ring so true after so many years?
The genius behind Jamie Uys’ The Gods Must Be Crazy reveals itself in many ways, most notably through its dynamic use of the classic journey trope. It’s like the subtitle of Tolkien’s The Hobbit: “There and back again.” Except with Gods we also have a mirror journey—one through a patchwork of cherished movie and television genres. (more…)