Invictus

Invictus

His people needed a leader. He gave them a champion.

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Release Date

12/11/2009

Runtime

134 mins

Overview

Newly elected President Nelson 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 union team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$60,000,000

Revenue

$122,400,000

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A sweeping, earnest portrait of how one man's vision and moral clarity can catalyze national healing. This is an inspirational sports drama that locates its true victory not on the field, but in the possibility of reconciliation.

Mood

HopefulDefiantEpic

Themes

RedemptionComing apart

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Steady

Look

Widescreen epicFormalist

Structure

Linear

Heads up

Racial violence

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