Nelson Mandela: The Myth and Me (2013)
Khalo Matabane spent two years making the film, interviewing those who knew and loved Mandela, and also those who criticised him. Global thinkers, politicians and artists including the Dalai Lama, Henry Kissinger and Ariel Dorfman talk about the effect of his policies and his decision making. Their thoughts are weighed equally with ordinary South Africans like Charity Kondile, who refuses to forgive her son's apartheid operative murderer. Through these interviews, completed in the last months of Mandela's life, Matabane interrogates for himself the meaning of freedom, reconciliation and forgiveness. By doing so he challenges Mandela's enduring impact in today's world of conflict and inequality. Thought-provoking and reflective, Mandela, the Myth and Me is a moving film which frames Mandela from a fresh, deeply personal perspective. (Storyville)
Cast
- Khalo Matabane - Self
- Greg Marinovich - Self
- Zubeida Jaffer - Self
- Ronnie Kasrils - Self
- Tenzin Gyatso - Self
- Binyavanga Wainaina - Self
- Elia Suleiman - Self
- Colin Powell - Self
- Wole Soyinka - Self
- Henry Kissinger - Self
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nelson Mandela: The Myth and Me about?
- Khalo Matabane spent two years making the film, interviewing those who knew and loved Mandela, and also those who criticised him. Global thinkers, politicians and artists including the Dalai Lama, Henry Kissinger and Ariel Dorfman talk about the effect of his policies and his decision making. Their thoughts are weighed equally with ordinary South Africans like Charity Kondile, who refuses to forgive her son's apartheid operative murderer. Through these interviews, completed in the last months of Mandela's life, Matabane interrogates for himself the meaning of freedom, reconciliation and forgiveness. By doing so he challenges Mandela's enduring impact in today's world of conflict and inequality. Thought-provoking and reflective, Mandela, the Myth and Me is a moving film which frames Mandela from a fresh, deeply personal perspective. (Storyville)
- Who directed Nelson Mandela: The Myth and Me?
- Nelson Mandela: The Myth and Me was directed by Khalo Matabane.
- Who stars in Nelson Mandela: The Myth and Me?
- Nelson Mandela: The Myth and Me stars Khalo Matabane, Greg Marinovich, Zubeida Jaffer, Ronnie Kasrils, Tenzin Gyatso, Binyavanga Wainaina.
- How long is Nelson Mandela: The Myth and Me?
- Nelson Mandela: The Myth and Me has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Nelson Mandela: The Myth and Me?
- Nelson Mandela: The Myth and Me is a Documentary film.
- Where was Nelson Mandela: The Myth and Me produced?
- Nelson Mandela: The Myth and Me was produced in Germany, South Africa.