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.
Acting
Elba ages Mandela across decades—physically stunning.
Cinematography
Robben Island's crushing greys vs. Soweto's fire.
Score
Alex Heffes knows when to shut up and let silence scream.
Director
Justin Chadwick
Idris Elba
Nelson Mandela
Naomie Harris
Winnie Madikizela
Tony Kgoroge
Walter Sisulu
Riaad Moosa
Ahmed Kathrada
Fana Mokoena
Govan Mbeki
Robert Hobbs
Chief Warder
Jamie Bartlett
James Gregory
Lindiwe Matshikiza
Zindzi Mandela
Terry Pheto
Evelyn Mase
Deon Lotz
Kobie Coetzee
Thapelo Mokoena
Elias Motsoaledi
Simo Magwaza
Andrew Miageni
Gys de Villiers
President de Klerk
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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