The Leader, His Driver, and the Driver's Wife

"A Black Comedy About the White Right"

Sep 13 1991 Not Rated 1h 25m
Documentary

From award-winning director Nick Broomfield, The Leader, His Driver, and the Driver's Wife documents Broomfield's efforts 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.

Plot

From the award-winning Director Nick Broomfield, The Leader, His Driver, and the Driver's Wife portrays the sinister and comic sides of Eugene Terre'Blanche, leader of the neo-Nazi AWB Afrikaner Party in South Africa.

Written by

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Directed by

Nick Broomfield

Cast

Nick Broomfield, Eugene Terre'Blanche, J.P. Meyer

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Lafayette Films

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award1 nomination total

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Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
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