André Carl van der Merwe s autobiographical novel is the basis for this visceral, disturbing ride
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Publishing date: Apr 09, 2021 • 6 hours ago • 3 minute read • Kai Luke Brummer stars as Nicholas van der Swart in Oliver Hermanus’ Moffie. Photo by IFC Films
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Moffie sounds like the title of an animated movie about a delightfully precocious bear cub, think again. It’s actually a nasty Afrikaans slang word whose nearest English translation is the equally abhorrent “faggot.” In 1981 South Africa, it was tossed around a lot, both as a casual playground curse and a hateful epithet.
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Held: 2½
NOMADLAND: What a long trip. Way back in September, it was the “people’s choice” at the Toronto film festival. Since then, it has been written about almost every week, won over 200 awards (including Golden Globes) and received six Academy Award nominations. (It’s often cited as
the front-runner). So, finally it’s here in a very few theatres that are actually open and streaming on Disney+. It has been worth the wait. This is a gentle, must-see film. It starts with images of a grim America and ultimately celebrates what used to be great about the country: The people and the land. Frances McDormand travels through it in her RV.
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