Invictus

2009, 133 minutes

The film tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa’s rugby team to help unite their country. Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa’s rugby team
as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match. (www.imdb.com)

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Themes
Racism and/or discrimination
Suitable for
hbo/wo
mbo - niveau 1 & 2
mbo - niveau 3 & 4
vmbo b/k - leerjaar 3 & 4
vmbo t - leerjaar 3 & 4
Director
Clint Eastwood
Country of production
United States
Type
Fiction
Duration
133 minutes
Year
2009
Age rating
12