Product Details

• Actors: John Kani, Jan Ellis, Vusi Kunene, David Lee, Liezel Van Der Merwe
• Directors: Cristóbal Krusen
• Format: Anamorphic, Widescreen, NTSC
• Region: All Regions
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: G (General Audience)
• Studio: Crown Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: January 13, 2009
• Run Time: 106 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 189702066X
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #196,745 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

The indoctrination of Gerrit Woldfaardt (Jan Ellis) is complete: his family traditions, history, culture - even his church - have taught him that black South Africans are a cancer. 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 put him on a collision course with his future: Celeste (Liezel van der Merwe), an open-minded university student, and Peter Lekota (John Kani), a pastor who challenges Gerrit's prejudice. His 'final solution' meets its greatest obstacle when Gerrit himself realized he was wrong. The Persecutor became the Peacemaker and began to seek reconciliation between whites and blacks. However, in the turbulent last days of apartheid, there were those who doubt his transformation. One such person was Moses Moremi (Mpho Lovinga), whom Gerrit had once violently attacked. In the film's dramatic conclusion, it is Moses who must choose between peace and bloodshed. Based on a true story, this remarkable film features an exceptional international cast, including Tony Award® winner John Kani. Awards: - Best Film / Best Director - Sabaoth - International Film Festival; - Best Film / Best Soundtrack - Down Under Film Festival; - Crown Award Winner Best Picture - ICVM; - Gold Award Winner Worldfest - Houston International Film Festival; - Crystal Heart Award Winner - Heartland Film Festival; Bonus DVD: documentary 'From One Blood' featuring Gerrit Wolfaardt.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hate and forgiveness in South Africa, June 26, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Final Solution (DVD)

The movie is set in South Africa during the last days of apartheid in the early 1990s.

The story revolves around a young, white man who has been indoctrinated to be a racist. His racism is as virulent as you can imagine. His racism is extremely violent and all encompassing. But the young man slowly changes and sees the error of his ways. He is changed by the love of a woman and by the guidance of a priest.

The violence perpetrated at random to blacks is graphically shown. However, it is not gratuitous. It makes you feel the incredible hardships endured by the black South Africaners.

This movie provides hope that the most difficult human problems can be solved.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hope for Mankind, July 17, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Final Solution (DVD)

This film shows that true change is not political but spiritual. The hope for the future of mankind is not his design but through spiritual reconciliation. There is a reason that the United Nations asked to premier this film at the World Economic Summit in November 2002.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Final Solution, September 22, 2007

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Extra_Mile_4_You (Woodland Park,CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Final Solution (DVD)

"A gripping tale, based on a true story, of a white supremacist whose incredible transformation from hatred to love is set in Apartheid, South Africa.

The indoctrination of Gerrit Wolfaardt (Jan Ellis) is complete. His family traditions, history, culture, and even his church taught him that Blacks are a cancer needing to be removed. Gaining the attention of prominent people in government and the military, he develops a diabolical plan to rid South Africa of the "black danger".

Celeste (Leizel van der Merwe), who later becomes Gerrit's wife, and Pastor Lekota (Tony Award Winner, John Kani), cause Gerrit to question and turn from the racist views of his past; However, his past is about to collide with his future. Following his transformation, he is confronted by Moses Moremi (Mpho Lovinga) whom he had beaten violently years earlier.

An award winning drama capturing the horror of South African apartheid, but also the wonder of a transformed heart. It is a memorable film about the power of forgiveness and reconciliation."