Nelson Mandela, Beyond the Myth

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2019 / 52min.

Rating8

Genres

Documentary

Synopsis

Mandela’s legend is built on his absence, during his 27- year incarceration. In 1990, when Nelson Mandela is released, South Africa is waiting for their Messiah. But he doesn’t know it yet, he is the most famous political prisoner of the Planet. Will he be up to the challenge?

Directors

François-Xavier Destors

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