Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom was awarded the Best Film prize at the International Film Festival of Resistance in Tehran, Iran this evening. The Festival which aims at expanding the 'Culture of Resistance', comprises of three competitive sections: 'International Competition', the 'Imad Moqniyeh Award' and the 'Outlook of Iran's Resistance Cinema in the World'.
Read MoreThe Honourable David C. Onley Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Canada will host the opening night gala of the Indian International Film Festival of Toronto (IIFFT) tonight where Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom will be the opening night film. Nelson Mandela's daughter, Zenani Dlamini and producer Anant Singh will be in attendance as guests of honour.
IIFFT is a cultural organization which celebrates and promotes Indian cinema and filmmakers in North America in order to achieve its vision to build stronger relationships through the art of cinema. The festival serves as an influential networking platform for talent, filmmakers, distributors and producers.
Read MoreStatement On The Passing Of Nadine Gordimer From Anant Singh (Producer of 'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom')
Read MoreProducer, Anant Singh announced yesterday that the internationally acclaimed film, Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom will be released in China on 18 July through China Film Group Corporation, the state film distribution body which administers the quota of foreign films released in the country. The release marks the culmination of negotiations which saw executive producer, Sanjeev Singh made several trips to Beijing to conclude the distribution arrangement.
Read MoreVideovision Entertainment, The Nelson Mandela Foundation and Ster Kinekor have teamed up to celebrate Madiba by making available the film, Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, to the public at no cost. The screenings will take place on 18 July 2014 at 09h45 at selected Ster Kinekor cinemas across South Africa.
Read MoreMandela: Long Walk To Freedom - Official South African website for the Nelson Mandela Film.
