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Intensely expressive, achingly sorrowful film The main character of Oliver Hermanus’ shattering “Moffie,” set in 1981 South Africa, is a handsome, white 18-year-old. In the country’s system of apartheid, he is a member of the ruling class, but he’s no insider. Shy, timid and closeted, Nicholas va
Review: In 'Moffie,' brutal intolerance in '80s South Africa By JAKE COYLE Associated Press April 7, 2021 — 6:06pm Text size Copy shortlink: The main character of Oliver Hermanus' shattering "Moffie," set in 1981 South Africa, is a handsome, white 18-year-old. In the country's system of apartheid, he is a member ...
'Moffie' a harrowing portrait of intolerance in 1980s South Africa Nicholas (Kai Luke Brummer) trains for South Africa's border war with Angola in the '80s-set drama "Moffie." Courtesy of IFC Films Nicholas (Kai Luke Brummer) trains for South Africa's border war with Angola in the '80s-set drama "Moffie." Courtesy of IFC Films "Moffie" - ★ ★ ★ ½ The main character of Oliver Hermanus' shattering "Moffie," set in 1981 South Africa, is a handsome, white 18-year-old. In the country's system of apartheid, he is a member of the ruling class, but he's no insider. Shy, ...
Better Tagline: "I *am* in a world of shit." Not So Brief Plot Synopsis: In the early 1980s, all South African males age 16-60 were conscripted into the South African Defence Force to defend their country's apartheid regime against Soviet-backed Angola. One new recruit, Nicholas van der Swart (Kai Luke Brummer), has to contend not only with the brutal training, but hiding the fact he's gay (derogatorily referred to as a "moffie" in Afrikaans) from both military command and his brothers-in-arms. "Critical" Analysis: There's an adage that says the best time in history to live as a woman (or...
André Carl van der Merwe's autobiographical novel is the basis for this visceral, disturbing ride Author of the article: Chris Knight Publishing date: Apr 09, 2021 • 10 hours ago • 3 minute read • Kai Luke Brummer stars as Nicholas van der Swart in Oliver Hermanus’ Moffie. Photo by IFC Films Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content If you think Moffie sounds like the title of an animated movie about a delightfully pre...