by Kingseyi Thu Jul 26, 2018 2:34 pmThree films, with fascinating insights into
the life and times of late South Africa’s
former President Nelson Mandela, would
premiere at the 39th Durban International
Film Festival(DIFF).
July 18 marked the 100th posthumous birthday
of the late revolutionary leader who passed on in
December 2015.
According to the organisers of the annual film
fiesta holding from July 19 to 29 in Durban, the
films was to honour the late African statesman
on his 100th anniversary, celebrated globally.
The three films are: ‘Celebrating Mandela One
Hundred’, ‘An Act Of Defiance’ and ‘The State
Against Mandela and the Others.’
‘Celebrating Mandela One Hundred’ is a
documentary feature produced by Anant Singh
and made with the support and endorsement of
the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
The film traces Mandela’s life from his roots in
the rural village of Mveso to his rise as one of
the greatest leaders the world has ever seen.
The documentary explores both the personal
and political aspects of the icon’s life by
featuring exclusive interviews with family
members, close friends, comrades, politicians
and international celebrities.
‘An Act of Defiance’, directed by Jean Van De
Velde, tells the story of Bram Fischer who
managed to reconcile his white Afrikaner roots
with his desire for justice, joining the struggle
against apartheid out of principle.
He defended Mandela and his comrades in the
Rivonia Trial of 1963 and 1964 – playing a
crucial role in preventing ANC leaders from
being sentenced to death – and was an
underground guerrilla at the same time.
‘The State Against Mandela and the Others’,
directed by Nicolas Champeaux and Gilles Porte,
is a documentary based on recently recovered
archival recordings of the Rivonia Trial hearings.
Although Mandela took centre stage during the
historic trial, there were nine others who, like
him, faced the death sentence and were subject
to pitiless cross-examinations.
The film goes back into the thick of the
courtroom battles and attempts to redress the
historic balance by putting Mandela’s comrades
in the centre stage.
“The State Against Mandela and the Others is a
reminder that all great things that happen in this
world are achieved collectively.’ says co-
director Porte.(NAN)
the life and times of late South Africa’s
former President Nelson Mandela, would
premiere at the 39th Durban International
Film Festival(DIFF).
July 18 marked the 100th posthumous birthday
of the late revolutionary leader who passed on in
December 2015.
According to the organisers of the annual film
fiesta holding from July 19 to 29 in Durban, the
films was to honour the late African statesman
on his 100th anniversary, celebrated globally.
The three films are: ‘Celebrating Mandela One
Hundred’, ‘An Act Of Defiance’ and ‘The State
Against Mandela and the Others.’
‘Celebrating Mandela One Hundred’ is a
documentary feature produced by Anant Singh
and made with the support and endorsement of
the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
The film traces Mandela’s life from his roots in
the rural village of Mveso to his rise as one of
the greatest leaders the world has ever seen.
The documentary explores both the personal
and political aspects of the icon’s life by
featuring exclusive interviews with family
members, close friends, comrades, politicians
and international celebrities.
‘An Act of Defiance’, directed by Jean Van De
Velde, tells the story of Bram Fischer who
managed to reconcile his white Afrikaner roots
with his desire for justice, joining the struggle
against apartheid out of principle.
He defended Mandela and his comrades in the
Rivonia Trial of 1963 and 1964 – playing a
crucial role in preventing ANC leaders from
being sentenced to death – and was an
underground guerrilla at the same time.
‘The State Against Mandela and the Others’,
directed by Nicolas Champeaux and Gilles Porte,
is a documentary based on recently recovered
archival recordings of the Rivonia Trial hearings.
Although Mandela took centre stage during the
historic trial, there were nine others who, like
him, faced the death sentence and were subject
to pitiless cross-examinations.
The film goes back into the thick of the
courtroom battles and attempts to redress the
historic balance by putting Mandela’s comrades
in the centre stage.
“The State Against Mandela and the Others is a
reminder that all great things that happen in this
world are achieved collectively.’ says co-
director Porte.(NAN)
