Question 1

What does the title 'Moffie' mean?

Accepted Answer

The title is a homophobic slur used in South Africa.

Question 2

Which film festivals featured 'Moffie'?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at Stockholm International Film Festival (2019), Venice Film Festival (2019), BFI London Film Festival (2019), and International Film Festival Rotterdam (2020).

Question 3

Who plays the protagonist Nicholas van der Swart?

Accepted Answer

Kai Luke Brummer plays Nicholas van der Swart.

Question 4

How did the COVID-19 lockdown affect the film's South African release?

Accepted Answer

The film opened in South African cinemas on 13 March 2020 to great critical acclaim, but two weeks later all cinemas closed due to the Covid lockdown.

Question 5

What personal experience did director Oliver Hermanus draw from for a flashback?

Accepted Answer

One of the flashbacks, set at a swimming pool, is drawn from his own experience.

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