MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM

Directed by:
Justin Chadwick

Written by:
William Nicholson

Based on the autobiography by:
Nelson Mandela

Genre:
Biography | Drama | History

Runtime:
141 mins

Plot:
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.

Release Date:
December 25, 2013

Reception:

7.1

6

60%

Idris Elba
Naomie Harris
Michelle Scott
Tony Kgoroge
S’thandiwe Kgoroge
Riaad Moosa

Nominated for 1 Oscar.
13 wins & 36 nominations.

Academy Awards

Nominations
  • Best Achievement in Music, Original Song | Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr., “Ordinary Love“

BAFTA Awards

Nominations
  • Best British Film | Justin Chadwick, Anant Singh, David M. Thompson, William Nicholson

Golden Globe Awards

Wins
  • Best Original Song – Motion Picture | Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr., “Ordinary Love“
Nominations
  • Best Actor – Drama | Idris Elba
  • Best Original Score – Motion Picture | Alex Heffes
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