Dirkie vs Joseph
Joseph has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.2/10 for Dirkie). Dirkie is the shorter watch at 1h 24m compared with 3h 5m. Dirkie is the older of the two (1969 against 1995). Both are adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Dirkie
Joseph| Dirkie | Joseph | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 1969 | 1995 |
| Length | 1h 24m | 3h 5m |
| Genres | Adventure, Drama | Adventure, Drama, TV Movie |
| Country | South Africa | Germany |
| Director | Jamie Uys | Roger Young |
| Main cast | Wynand Uys, Jamie Uys, Lady Frolic of Belvedale, Wilhelm Esterhuizen, Sue Burman | Monica Bellucci, Ben Kingsley, Dominique Sanda, Martin Landau, Alice Krige |
Synopsis
Dirkie
An 8-year-old boy and his dog are left to face a vast desert wasteland alone after a plane crash, while an army of men and machines penetrate the desert searching for them. Based on true events.
Joseph
Joseph, favored son of Jacob and great-grandson of Abraham, is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. Rising to become prime minister of Egypt. Joseph governed the country during a seven year famine, during which his brothers visit Egypt seeking grain, only to encounter their brother, presumed long dead.