T his is quite a time to be releasing a movie about Nelson Mandela. The venerable South African leader turned 95 on July 18 and has been the subject of worldwide attention in recent weeks as his ...

South Africans have flocked to see "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" since the death of the anti-apartheid hero at 95 last week, seizing what they see as a chance to reflect on his life.

July 18 marks Nelson Mandela’s 107th birthday, a prominent day in African history. After 67 bittersweet years of striving for freedom and a 27-year imprisonment, Mandela’s persistence and adherence to ...

Actor Idris Elba, who plays Mandela in the film, said in a statement: "I am stunned at this very moment, in mourning with the rest of the world and Madiba's family. We have lost one of the ...

I write about the entertainment biz. And that movie is a wonderful tribute to Nelson Mandela since it’s based on his autobiography. — Nikki Finke (@NikkiFinke) December 5, 2013 ...

<p>Zindzi Mandela, daughter of former South African president Nelson Mandela, arrives for the Royal premiere of "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" in London December 5, 2013. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett</p> ...

CANNES, France • Jennifer Hudson's film biography of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is about to start production, despite threats of legal action by the ex-wife of former South African President ...

In honour of Mandela Day 2025, Briefly News looked back at the three friendships that Nelson Mandela shared with ...

Mandela's family and the ANC, the 101-year-old former liberation movement that has run South Africa since the end of apartheid, have applauded the movie.