CAPE TOWN, July 27 – An epic film based on the autobiography of former South African president Nelson Mandela will soon be released, Xinhua news agency reported.
The world premiere of ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’ is scheduled for the 38th Toronto International Film Festival in September, said producer Anant Singh.
The film will be shown in South Africa on Nov 28 after the world premiere.
“We always believed that Toronto is the perfect platform to launch the film to international audiences,” Singh said.
The film is directed by Justin Chadwick and portrays Mandela’s amazing legacy , his life and the freedom movement — a story of soaring inspiration and human suffering.
The film is authorised by Mandela, with the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory having provided research and archival support.
The actors who will play Mandela in the film are Siza Pini as the eight-year-old leader, Atandwa Kani as a 16-year-old and Idris Elba in the remaining years.
The latest news came as Mandela spent his 48th day in hospital for a recurring lung infection on Friday.
He remains in a critical condition although his health has shown sustained improvement, the government said earlier this week.
– BERNAMA
