
IFCFilms released the trailer for the film Moffie from South African director Oliver Hermanus exploring life of a closeted young boy serving his mandatory military service during Apartheid in 1980s South Africa.

IFCFilms released the trailer for the film Moffie from South African director Oliver Hermanus exploring life of a closeted young boy serving his mandatory military service during Apartheid in 1980s South Africa.

IFC Films acquired Moffie, South African Oliver Hermanus’ ravishing queer war film set against the backdrop of the Apartheid-era South African Border War. IFC Films will release the critically acclaimed film in April 2021.

The Personal History of David Copperfield leads the nominations for the 2019 British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs). Armando Iannucci’s fresh take on Dickens’ novel about the ups and downs in the life of its eponymous character is recognized for Best British Independent Film and Best Screenplay amongst nine other awards. Dev Patel is nominated for Best Actor, with co-stars Tilda Swinton and Hugh Laurie competing in the respective Supporting categories.

The 63rd BFI London Film Festival revealed the ten films in contention for the Best Film Award in this year’s Official Competition selection. This year’s selection spans a range of genres; from gothic psychodrama and hallucinogenic thriller, to provocative period piece and taut social commentary.