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Winnie Mandela

Original title: Winnie
  • 20112011
  • RR
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
842
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POPULARITY
53,791
5,765
Winnie Mandela (2011)
A drama that chronicles the life of Winnie Mandela from her childhood through her marriage and her husband's incarceration.
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A drama that chronicles the life of Winnie Mandela from her childhood through her marriage and her husband's incarceration.A drama that chronicles the life of Winnie Mandela from her childhood through her marriage and her husband's incarceration.A drama that chronicles the life of Winnie Mandela from her childhood through her marriage and her husband's incarceration.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
842
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
53,791
5,765
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Darrell Roodt
    • Writers
      • Anne Marie du Preez Bezdrob(inspired by and based upon the book "Winnie Mandela: A Life")
      • André Pieterse(screenplay)
      • Darrell Roodt(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Jennifer Hudson
      • Terrence Howard
      • Elias Koteas
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Darrell Roodt
    • Writers
      • Anne Marie du Preez Bezdrob(inspired by and based upon the book "Winnie Mandela: A Life")
      • André Pieterse(screenplay)
      • Darrell Roodt(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Jennifer Hudson
      • Terrence Howard
      • Elias Koteas
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 17User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
    • 37Metascore
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 7 nominations

    Videos4

    Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer 2:25
    Theatrical Trailer
    Clip
    Clip 1:32
    Clip
    "Where Are My Children?"
    Clip 1:34
    "Where Are My Children?"
    Clip
    Clip 0:55
    Clip

    Photos17

    Jennifer Hudson in Winnie Mandela (2011)
    Terrence Howard and Jennifer Hudson in Winnie Mandela (2011)
    Jennifer Hudson in Winnie Mandela (2011)
    Terrence Howard and Jennifer Hudson in Winnie Mandela (2011)
    Jennifer Hudson in Winnie Mandela (2011)
    Terrence Howard in Winnie Mandela (2011)
    Jennifer Hudson in Winnie Mandela (2011)
    Jennifer Hudson in Winnie Mandela (2011)
    Jennifer Hudson in Winnie Mandela (2011)
    Jennifer Hudson in Winnie Mandela (2011)
    Jennifer Hudson in Winnie Mandela (2011)
    Jennifer Hudson in Winnie Mandela (2011)

    Top cast

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    Jennifer Hudson
    Jennifer Hudson
    • Winnie Mandela
    Terrence Howard
    Terrence Howard
    • Nelson Mandela
    Elias Koteas
    Elias Koteas
    • Major de Vries
    Wendy Crewson
    Wendy Crewson
    • Mary Botha
    Aubrey Poo
    • Peter Magubane
    Unathi Kapela
    • Winnie (12 & 13)
    Fezeka Ndlazilwana
    • Nancy (8)
    Talitha Ndima
    • Nancy (10, 20, 28 & 30)
    Professor Mavuso
    • Columbus Madikizela
    Nomsa Xaba
    • Makhulu
    Bongi Mdongwe
    • Gertrude
    • (as Bongi Mbongwe)
    Tom Fairfoot
    Tom Fairfoot
    • BBC Reporter
    Jonathan Rands
    • Judge de Wet
    Jennifer Steyn
    • School Inspector
    Andre Van Der Merwe
    • School Inspector
    Shaeleen Tobin
    • Jan Hofmeyer Woman
    Sylvaine Strike
    Sylvaine Strike
    • Jan Hofmeyer Woman
    Corrine Broomberg
    • Jan Hofmeyer White Lecturer
    • (as Corinne Broomberg)
    • Director
      • Darrell Roodt
    • Writers
      • Anne Marie du Preez Bezdrob(inspired by and based upon the book "Winnie Mandela: A Life")
      • André Pieterse(screenplay)
      • Darrell Roodt(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the end credits, Neil Sandilands is credited as Dr. Hattingh although the role was played by Albert Maritz.
    • Crazy credits
      Louis Minnaar is listed twice in the end credits for playing the character 'Man in Suite.'
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.12 (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Bleed for Love
      Written by Diane Warren

      Produced by Harvey Mason Jr., Laurent Eyquem and David Franco

      Performed by Jennifer Hudson with Soweto Gospel Choir

    User reviews17

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Watching it after the death of Tata Madiba
    It is a week since the death of Mandela that I decided to have a marathon of all things biographical of the great man. I started with Winnie and was not disappointed but was not all that thrilled. If you are looking for something to match Richard Attenborough's 'Cry Freedom' perhaps this is not one, but it sure makes a good start. I'd hoped it would match Luc Besson's 'The Lady', in its execution I guess it does but not so much on the script. Everything is only lightly and briefly touched; Winnie's childhood, her time in Jan Hofmeyer School, her courtship with Madiba, her struggle while incarcerated.

    This movie does not really talk about the struggles of the couple and little light is shed on Winnie's role as a mother and her contribution within the family unit itself. If anything the movie a great reminder that behind a great man, there is always that crazy woman who makes sure all is taken care of.

    One scene that makes most impact on me personally is the time when the policemen raided her house after the wedding and ruined the piece of wedding cake she had saved. Nothing is introduced on the reason why the piece is saved; whether this is customary or for any sentimental value.

    Yet 7/10 must be given solely for the spectacular performances of the actors, each bringing great life to the, otherwise flat, story. The makeup team had done an amazing job trying to match both Jennifer Hudson's and Terrence Howard's appearances to match the figures they are portraying. Hat's off to the production team.
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    • illbadlover8787
    • Dec 12, 2013

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 6, 2013 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • South Africa
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Xhosa
    • Also known as
      • Винни Мандела
    • Filming locations
      • Robben Island, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Ironwood Films
      • Equinoxe Films
      • Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $80,634
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $61,847
      • Sep 8, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $80,634
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White

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