Final Solution (2001)

The indoctrination of Gerrit Wolfaardt is complete: his family traditions, history, culture- even his church-have taught him that black South Africans are a cancer in the land. Under the ... See full summary »

Director:

Cristobal Krusen

Writer:

Cristobal Krusen

Stars:

John Kani, Jan Ellis, Andrew Faure

2 wins.

Cast

Credited cast:
John Kani	...	Rev. Peter Lekota
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jan Ellis	...	Gerrit Wolfaardt
Andrew Faure	...	Chad Fourie
Langley Kirkwood	...	Pieter
Vusi Kunene
David S. Lee	...	Jan Oosthuizen (as David Lee)
Mpho Lovinga	...	Moses Moremi
Bruce Marchiano	...	Jake
Regardt van den Bergh	...	Gerber
Liezel van der Merwe	...	Celeste
Marcel van Heerden
Marius Weyers	...	Mr. Wolfaardt

Storyline

The indoctrination of Gerrit Wolfaardt is complete: his family traditions, history, culture- even his church-have taught him that black South Africans are a cancer in the land. Under the eye of prominent members of the government and military, Gerrit develops a diabolical plan to rid South Africa of its "black danger." Before his plans can be carried out, he meets two people who will put him on a collision course with his future: Celeste, an open-minded University student, and Peter Lekota, a pastor who challenges Gerrit's prejudice. His "final solution" meets its greatest obstacle when Gerrit realizes he is wrong. The Persecutor becomes the Peacemaker and begins to seek reconciliation between whites and blacks. However, in the turbulent last days of apartheid, there are those who doubt his transformation. One such person is Moses Moremi, whom Gerrit had once violently attacked. In the end, it is Moses who must choose between peace and bloodshed.

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Plot Keywords:

south africa | forgiveness | racial reconciliation

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Taglines:

Hate was the problem...Forgiveness was the answer

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Genres:

Action | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and brief language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 September 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

Freedom Fighters

Filming Locations:

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Box Office

Budget:

$1,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Integrity Media, Messenger Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

User Reviews

It answered the question why White Afrikaaners were so cruel to Blacks.

The subject of this movie is disturbing. How could some otherwise intelligent, religious, hard-working, and sincere White Afrikaaners treat the native Blacks so cruelly for so long?

The movie answers this question, and also explains how some Afrikaaners are changing in a positive way.