Mandela

Movie·1996·1h 58m

Mandela

Son of Africa, Father of a Nation

Directed By

Angus Gibson

Country

South Africa

Language

English

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The Story

A documentary that chronicles the life of South African leader Nelson Mandela. Mandela is probably best known for his 27 years of imprisonment, and for bringing an end to apartheid. But this film also sheds light on the little-known early period of Mandela's life.

Written By

Bo Widerberg

Producer

Jo Menell, Edward Saxon

Cinematography

Dewald Aukema

Music

Hugh Masekela

Editor

Andy Keir

Themes

politicsafricasouth africaapartheidprotestbiographynelson mandelademocracyracial tension

Production House

Clinica Estetico
Island Pictures

Audience Score

63%

11 votes

Skip13%
Timepass29%
Go for it37%
Perfection21%

Where to watch

Region: US

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Cast

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela

Self

Winnie Mandela

Winnie Mandela

Self

F.W. de Klerk

F.W. de Klerk

Self

Eugène Terre'Blanche

Self

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Crew

Jo Menell

Director, Producer

Angus Gibson

Director

Bo Widerberg

Bo Widerberg

Writer

Edward Saxon

Edward Saxon

Producer

Dewald Aukema

Director of Photography

Andy Keir

Editor

Jonathan Demme

Jonathan Demme

Producer

Hugh Masekela

Hugh Masekela

Original Music Composer

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