Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
It is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.
Overview
A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
The movie is based on Nelson Mandela's autobiography 'Long Walk to Freedom', providing a personal account of his life, struggles against apartheid, and eventual presidency.
- Idris Elba's powerful portrayal of Nelson Mandela that earned him critical acclaim.
- A compelling biographical plot chronicling Mandela's life from childhood to presidential term.
- Exploration of themes such as resistance, forgiveness, and the fight for freedom in South Africa.
- Beautifully shot scenes capturing the rich culture and history of apartheid-era South Africa.
Fun Facts
- Idris Elba initially auditioned for the role of Walter Sisulu but was later cast as Mandela.
- The prison scenes were filmed at Robben Island, where Mandela spent 18 years in solitary confinement.
- Naomie Harris, who played Winnie Mandela, donated her entire salary to charity.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"It is an ideal for which I am prepared to die."
Pусский
RU
Title: Долгая дорога к свободе
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Nederlands
NL
Title:
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Français
FR
Title: Mandela : Un long chemin vers la liberté
"Vous connaissez le leader, vous connaîtrez l'homme"
Español
ES
Title: Mandela, del mito al hombre
"Es un ideal por el que estoy dispuesto a morir"
Deutsch
DE
Title: Mandela - Der lange Weg zur Freiheit
"Revolutionär. Gefangener. Präsident."
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Reviews
Mandela: Long walk to Freedom is a straightforward biography which condenses Nelson Mandela's life without too many metaphors which pervades biopics these days. However at times too much of Mandela's life seems to be rushed through and other associates in the ANC's struggle to end apartheid are sidelined or entirely absent.
We first see Mandela as the young ambitious lawyer and a ladies man as well. Pretty soon he is married with children and involved heavily with the African National Congress. He divorces his first wife and then we switch to Mandela in his 40s when he meets Winnie who he married.
Mandela is then arrested for terrorism and imprisoned in Robben island.
It is only during imprisonment we see the divergence in Nelson and and Winnie's life. Because of her mistreatment by the police Winnie becomes more extreme in her struggle and resorts to violent means to end apartheid. The older Mandela is in secret talks with the government and opts for a peaceful way to unite South Africa.
Idris Elba relishes the opportunity to play the great man. He gets the voice right but I thought he was far more comfortable as the older Nelson Mandela. Naomi Harris also comes across better as the older and more bitter Winnie Mandela.
If you want to know more about Nelson Mandela then this is the film for you.
Oscar Awards
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Haven't Won A Oscar
Nominations
MUSIC (Original Song) - 2013
Paul Hewson, Dave Evans, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen
Media
Trailer
Mandela - Official Trailer - Pathe
Teaser
Official Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom UK Teaser Trailer