After watching this film, I had the idea to read Mandela's biography. Maybe it's because Morgan Friedman is so good? Mandela in the film has a huge charisma - how many strong-willed people in the world can withstand almost 30 years of prison and never give up? And it is not enough to do this. The difficulty is that after such a long prison time, this person has such a gentle temperament, has no hatred for the society, and is full of great love in his heart. Without the power of inspiration in his heart, it is absolutely difficult to do it. to this point.
This film has the nature of a biopic, although only a few points in Mandela's long life are selected, but the characters feel rich and full. In biopics, I personally think this film is a first-class work. On the other hand, domestic biopics such as "Confucius" are really unfortunate for Confucius. The director made up some so-called touching scenes that are not in line with historical facts, which is just to increase the entertainment. He also calls himself an epic blockbuster, which really tarnishes the epic. Blockbuster these four words.
There is undoubtedly an inspirational element in Mandela's film, but sincere inspiration is not objectionable, such as that poem. Friedman's voiceover is a good way to express the mood of the poem that Mandela liked; it's called "Unconquerable," a poem that Mandela used to encourage himself when he was in prison -- a poem The power of poetry is so immediate and permanent, why should we give up poetry?
Unconquerable
William Ernest Henley
Through the night that covers me, I see layers of darkness.
Thank God for giving me an unconquerable soul.
Even if I am held tightly by hell, I will not be afraid, nor will I be aggrieved.
Hit by fate, my head is full of blood, but my head is raised.
Beyond the world of anger and sadness, there are not only shadows of terror,
but also, in the face of future threats, you will find that I have nothing to fear.
No matter how narrow the gate of fate, no matter what punishment.
I am the master of my destiny,
I am the commander of my soul.
Mandela did it. He is the pride of South Africa and the pride of Africa. In fact, the people who should watch Mandela's film the most are Chinese officials at all levels, especially high-level officials. Of course, they won't be interested, because they don't need encouragement, let alone the great love of faith. And among today's Chinese officials, is it possible to find a person who was actually imprisoned?
The image of Mandela easily reminds the viewer of the social status quo in China, and then thinks of a question: One Mandela was born in the 43 million South African population, and what happened in the more than 1 billion Chinese population Woolen cloth? We also look forward to the emergence of Mandela-like figures and Mandela-like spirits, even if the mighty state machine is obstructed.
-by Feng Yidao
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