Local queer war film Moffie bags a Bafta nomination
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Director Oliver Hermanusâs âMoffieâ has been nominated for a Bafta award in the category Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer.
The brutal but radiant 2019 film, co-written and produced by Briton Jack Sidey, will go up against other nominees including âHis Houseâ, âLimboâ, âRocksâ and âSaint Maudâ.
Hermanus took to Twitter to announce the news.
MOFFIE JUST BAGGED A BAFTA NOMINATION for @JackSidey ð¾ð¾ð¾ Oliver Hermanus (@OliverHermanus) March 9, 2021
Set in 1981 during apartheid, the powerful film explores homophobia.
In a time when the government is embroiled in a vicious war along the southern Angolan border, the film tells the story of Nicholas Van der Swart, played by Kai Luke Brummer.