The Leader, His Driver, and the Driver's Wife
“A Black Comedy About the White Right”
Synopsis
Nick Broomfield tries to interview Eugene Terre'Blanche, leader of the sinister neo-nazi AWB Afrikaner Party in South Africa. Cameras capture awkward interactions with skittish AWB supporters, combat training of militant youth, and the coveted interview itself. Broomfield's access to these events is made possible by the leader's driver, whose wavering allegiance to the movement is explored as well.
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Toronto International Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Broomfield
- Original Title
- The Leader, His Driver, and the Driver's Wife
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Lafayette Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Broomfield
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Nick Broomfield
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What is The Leader, His Driver, and the Driver's Wife about?
Nick Broomfield tries to interview Eugene Terre'Blanche, leader of the sinister neo-nazi AWB Afrikaner Party in South Africa. Cameras capture awkward interactions with skittish AWB supporters, combat training of militant youth, and the coveted interview itself. Broomfield's access to these events is made possible by the leader's driver, whose wavering allegiance to the movement is explored as well.
Who directed The Leader, His Driver, and the Driver's Wife?
The Leader, His Driver, and the Driver's Wife was directed by Nick Broomfield.
Who stars in The Leader, His Driver, and the Driver's Wife?
The principal cast of The Leader, His Driver, and the Driver's Wife includes Nick Broomfield, Eugène Terre'Blanche, J.P. Meyer, Anita Meyer.
When was The Leader, His Driver, and the Driver's Wife released and how long is it?
The Leader, His Driver, and the Driver's Wife was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.