The title is a homophobic slur used in South Africa.
Like his protagonist, director Oliver Hermanus is gay. One of the flashbacks in the film, set at a swimming pool, is drawn from his own experience.
Opened in South African cinemas on 13 March 2020 to great critical acclaim. However, two weeks later, all the country's cinemas were closed due to the Covid lockdown.
As a director of color, Oliver Hermanus had initial reservations about taking on a subject that was largely based on a white male experience.
Premiered at the 2019 Venice Film Festival.
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