MOFFIE

Nicholas has long known he is different, that there is something shameful and unacceptable in him that must stay hidden, denied even. But South Africa's minority government are embroiled in conflict at the Angolian border and all white young men over 16 must serve two years of compulsory military service to defend the Apartheid regime and its culture of toxic racist machismo. The 'black danger' is the real and present threat; what is wrong with Nicholas and others like him can be rooted out, treated and cured like a cancer. But just when fear pushes Nicholas to accept unspeakable horrors in the hopes of staying invisible, a tender relationship with another recruit becomes as dangerous for them both as any enemy fire.

OLIVER HERMANUS

Oliver Hermanus was born in Cape Town, South Africa in 1983. He completed his Master of Arts degree at the London Film School and has won numerous awards for his work all over the world. His first feature Shirley Adams (2009) premiered in competition at the 62nd Locarno Film Festival, his second Beauty at the 64th Cannes Film Festival, winning the Queer Palm award. His third The Endless River premiered in competition at the 72nd Venice Film Festival. It was the first South African film to ever be invited to the official competition. Moffie (2019) is his fourth feature film.