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Moffie

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The year is 1981 and South Africa's white minority government is embroiled in a conflict on the southern Angolan border. Like all white boys over the age of 16, Nicholas Van der Swart must complete two years of compulsory military service to defend the apartheid regime. The threat of communism and "die swart gevaar" (the so-called black danger) is at an all-time high. But that's not the only danger Nicholas faces. He must survive the brutality of the army -- something that becomes even more difficult when a connection is sparked between him and a fellow recruit.
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Critics Consensus

Moffie uses one South African soldier's story to grapple against a series of thorny questions -- with rough yet rewarding results.

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Alison Willmore New York Magazine/Vulture 08/11/2021
It's a coming-of-age movie that plays like a thriller... Go to Full Review Christy Lemire FilmWeek (LAist) 04/13/2021
I really liked this very much. It's quite moving. Go to Full Review Joe Morgenstern Wall Street Journal 04/09/2021
The filmmaking is strong and confident throughout, while Mr. Brummer's performance is a constant revelation. Go to Full Review William Stottor Loud and Clear Reviews 07/11/2024
3.5/5
Moffie is necessarily difficult viewing and on occasion surprisingly beautiful. Go to Full Review Josh Parham Next Best Picture 06/05/2022
7/10
Hermanus's efforts are the most impressive elements displayed, and that craft is what makes this story so compelling. Go to Full Review David Reddish Queerty 03/13/2022
3/4
Moffie begs the sickening question: in a system fraught with racism and homophobia, just who is the real enemy anyway? Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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06/04/2022 A pesar que la película es un poco lenta sin mayores expectativas, logra cautivarte y atraparte en ese mundo machista del ejercito, en donde no se da cabida a la tolerancia. Los actores son de primer nivel excelentes no tienen nada que envidiarles a los actores hollywoodenses. 👍🏻👌🏻👌👍 See more 04/30/2022 a rollercoaster ride of emotions while having butterflies in your stomach. the cinematography and the actors' performances is breathtaking and top tier. Moffie is heartbreakingly gorgeous, a breath of fresh air in the lgbt list of movies. a film that earned a place inside the audience hearts especially mine. Kai Luke Brümmer and Ryan de Villiers deserves an Oscar for their performance. a movie and cast to dearly remember. must see, indeed. See more Apollo M @RT04543059 10/25/2021 Definitely felt something in that movie that makes you express various emotions from minute to minute. See more dave d @RT34924333 07/25/2021 Delicate, yet brutal, 'Moffie' is a fine piece of cinema in which I found myself desperately rooting for the characters to find happiness. It's a South African coming of age war drama that cuts hard while showing apartheid in 1981. The music here is captivating and adds to the power of what the film is able to accomplish. This is a hidden gem, with a queer subtext that is very intense. Final Score: 8.7/10 See more 07/03/2021 Filmed with beauty. Moffie takes a deep look into history and the struggles that comes with it. See more 05/03/2021 Intensely emotional at parts, this film is a great representation of what men go through in spaces like the army without repercussions. Bullying and mob mentality is used to push them to ever-increasing levels of aggression and apathy. In the film, there are some harrowing moments portraying South Africa's oppressive laws at the time, which gets quite tense at times. The acting is spectacular, the scenery beautiful, and the ending emotionally jarring. It left me wanting more! See more Read all reviews
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Oliver Hermanus

Director

Kai Luke Brümmer

Nicholas van der Swart

Stefan Vermaak

Oscar Fourie

Ryan De Villiers

Dylan Stassen

Matthew Vey

Michael Sachs

Hilton Pelser

Sergeant Brand

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Synopsis The year is 1981 and South Africa's white minority government is embroiled in a conflict on the southern Angolan border. Like all white boys over the age of 16, Nicholas Van der Swart must complete two years of compulsory military service to defend the apartheid regime. The threat of communism and "die swart gevaar" (the so-called black danger) is at an all-time high. But that's not the only danger Nicholas faces. He must survive the brutality of the army -- something that becomes even more difficult when a connection is sparked between him and a fellow recruit.
Director
Oliver Hermanus
Producer
Eric Abraham, Jack Sidey
Screenwriter
Oliver Hermanus, Jack Sidey
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
Portobello Pictures
Genre
War, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 9, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 9, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA)
$23.8K
Runtime
1h 44m