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  • A poster for Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, a film adaptation of Nelson Mandela’s autobiography A Long Walk to Freedom. Source: Supplied.

    Mandela movie honoured with award

    The film has clinched a special award from the Cinema for Peace.

    3020 days ago
  • A scene from the movie 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom'. Picture: Videovision Entertainment.

    Madiba film set to rake in millions in UK, Ireland

    The movie is expected to make over R26 million in its first three days of release.

    3053 days ago
  • British actor Idris Elba, who plays Nelson Mandela in the movie 'Long Walk to Freedom'. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Entertainment world mourns Mandela

    Morgan Freeman was among those to pay tribute to the statesman.

    3084 days ago
  • Idris Elba plays Nelson Mandela in the movie 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' which opens in South African cinemas today. Picture: Videovision Entertainment

    Mandela film opens in SA

    'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' opens at cinemas around the country today.

    3092 days ago
  • British actor Idris Elba plays Nelson Mandela in the movie 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom'. Picture: AFP.

    Elba tried to capture Madiba's 'essence'

    Idris Elba slept in a cell on Robben Island overnight in order to prepare for the role.

    3093 days ago
  • British actor Idris Elba plays the lead role of Nelson Mandela in 'Mandela:Long Walk to Freedom'. Picture: AFP.

    Elba wins BAFTA Humanitarian Award

    The actor was honoured for his work with disadvantaged youth.

    3109 days ago
  • British actor Idris Elba who plays Nelson Mandela in the movie 'Long Walk to Freedom' was in South Africa to promote the film. Picture: Vumani Mkhise/EWN.

    White House screens Mandela movie

    Obama hosted a special screening of 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' at the White House last night.

    3112 days ago
  • A scene from the movie, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, depicting the release of former President Nelson Mandela from prison. Picture: Videovision Entertainment

    Obama to screen Madiba movie

    Idris Elba, Naomie Harris and Mandela's daughters will join Obama at the screening.

    3115 days ago
  • A scene from the movie Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom which was fully financed and shot in South Africa. Picture: Videovision Entertainment

    Mandela film premieres in SA

    The adaptation of Nelson Mandela’s autobiography was fully financed and shot in SA.

    3116 days ago
  • British actress Naomie Harris poses with Mandela's daughter Zindzi near a poster of Nelson Mandela on November 2, 2013. Picture: AFP

    Mandela biopic premieres tonight

    The movie is a film adaptation of Nelson Mandela's autobiography Long Walk to Freedom.

    3118 days ago
  • British actor Idris Elba plays the lead role of Nelson Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom: Source: AFP

    Idris Elba to DJ in Soweto

    The actor will perform a live music set at popular Soweto hangout spot Chaf Pozi.

    3120 days ago
  • A poster for a film adaptation of Nelson Mandela’s autobiography A Long Walk to Freedom. Source: Supplied

    Mandela film gets standing ovation

    The film made its debut at the opening of the Toronto Film Festival.

    3172 days ago
  • A poster for a film adaptation of Nelson Mandela’s autobiography A Long Walk to Freedom. Source: Supplied

    African presence at Toronto Film Festival

    One of the premiere film festivals turns 38 this year.

    3176 days ago
  • A poster for Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom,a film adaptation of Nelson Mandela’s autobiography A Long Walk to Freedom. Source: Supplied

    'Mandela' at Toronto Film Festival

    Madiba's autobiography has been adapted for the film.

    3219 days ago
  • Former President Nelson Mandela. Picture: EWN

    Filming to start on Madiba movie

    British actor Idris Elba will star as former President Nelson Mandela in the latest Madiba movie.

    3641 days ago
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