The film is adapted from Mandela's autobiography "A Long Walk to Freedom", and the film's producer is also a South African film company, which means that "Mandela" is not a work based on Hollywood experience, it more follows Mandela. The personal will and values that Della conveyed in his autobiography can also be regarded as the most authentic evaluation of him by the South African people.
There is no contrast, contrast and sublimation, no elevating, smearing, or face masking. The film starts with a running scene of Mandela as a child, and cuts directly into the story of his struggle for the rights of black people as a lawyer. The film specially shows Mandela The cunning side of being a lawyer when he was young, he was arrested after being elected as the leader of the African National Congress in South Africa, and began a 27-year prison life. These 27 years have changed Mandela, and he has a more mature view of racial issues and political disputes. idea.
"Mandela"'s presentation of life in prison is easily reminiscent of another unrelated film, "The Shawshank Redemption". The two films have many similarities. Mandela in prison is also like A bird that can never be locked up, the feathers are covered with the brilliance of freedom, and his communication with the prison officer and guards in prison also reflects his magical personality. Negotiating directly from the prison to the office of the President depends on Mandela's persistence in prison and the never-ending resistance of the South African people outside the prison. In the end, he becomes the peaceful transitioner trusted by both the ruler and the people. .
The film shows the powerless side of man, and Idris Elba, the British actor who plays Mandela, manages this well. Mandela is not a natural hero. When facing and negotiating with power, he There was a flash of hesitation and weakness. Mandela's wife Winnie became aggressive and violent after gaining status and prestige, and political views turned to Mandela's opposite. After Mandela and Winnie divorced, the film gave Winnie a shot: in a luxurious room , Winnie looked lonely, as if she had lost everything. Other leaders of the "ANC" are not as good as Mandela in terms of realm. The existence of these details restores Mandela and the important people around him to ordinary people. It can be said that "Mandela" is a movie that brought Mandela down from the altar, and it is also a movie that the audience has for him. The homage to find the true source of the film.
The charm of "Mandela" lies in its truth, which in turn stems from the truth of Mandela's political and personal life. In 1994, after a plane landing accident, he said to those around him, " I was terrified at the time." He also frankly admitted to the trials and imprisonments that brought him infinite halo, "Of course I am afraid, I can't pretend that I am brave and useless and can defeat the whole world." As a political figure, you can use this Expressing fear in straightforward language may be one of Mandela's secrets to gaining the people's trust.
Watching this "Mandela" has brought tears to my eyes several times. This is not because of how clever the plot design of the film is or how wonderful the actors' performances are, but because the key point of it touching people's hearts is to tell the truth. Discrimination harms people and injustice strikes people. When you are in the environment of Mandela's youth, you can't help being angry and moved by the bullying of others. Under this strong emotion, the meeting and separation between family and relatives will directly stimulate the audience. . After watching this movie, you will understand the preciousness of freedom and rights, the evil consequences of the cycle of violence, and the eternal light of humanity that brings peace.
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