South Africa: 'I Cried During the Film' - Radebe

Justice Minister Jeff Radebe wept more than once in some of the scenes of the film “ Mandela: Long Walking to Freedom” which premiered at the Zone in Rosebank, Johannesburg on Sunday.

“It was a very emotional movie. It depicted not only the struggle by Nelson Mandela but also by the people of South Africa, Radebe said.

Adding on “I cried many times during the movie because it was so emotional”.

Home Affairs Minister Naledi Pandor said that she had mixed feelings after watching the film.

“I have mixed emotions about it. I hope it’s going to be successful [globally]. It was a good mix of entertainment and history”. She said.

Duty President of African National Congress Cyril Ramaphosa applauded “ I thought the movie was great. It depicted Nelson Mandela very well. And it was a good narrative of our history,”

Lots of South Africa’s well-known names were also present at the film’s first premiere.

Actors, politicians and businessmen and women showed up to showcase their support while looking at their “Sunday best” to watch the film. After the two and half hour film ended, people stood outside the main cinema and gave a standing ovation to the cast.

Naomi Harris, who plays Mandela’s former wife, Madikizela Mandela, walked out of the venue holding hands with Madikizela Mandela herself.

Winnie’s daughter and granddaughter Ndileka, followed closed behind them.

The film is set to be released in South Africa and in the United States of America on November 28^th 2013.