Question 1

What personal detail did Morgan Freeman change to accurately portray Nelson Mandela?

Accepted Answer

Morgan Freeman, who is left-handed, trained himself to use his right hand when writing in the film because Nelson Mandela was right-handed.

Question 2

What real-life location did the South African rugby team visit in the film?

Accepted Answer

The team visited the actual prison cell on Robben Island where Nelson Mandela stayed for eighteen years of his prison sentence.

Question 3

How did Nelson Mandela react when Morgan Freeman and the producer pitched the film idea to him?

Accepted Answer

Before Freeman finished explaining, Mandela correctly guessed they were talking about "the World Cup," which confirmed to the producer they were on the right track.

Question 4

What is the significance of the title 'Invictus' and how does it connect to Nelson Mandela?

Accepted Answer

"Invictus" is Latin for "undefeated" and is the name of an 1875 poem by William Ernest Henley. Mandela is heard reciting lines from this poem in the film.

Question 5

Which major award ceremonies recognized 'Invictus' in 2010?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Golden Globes, Academy Awards, Writers Guild of America, Black Reel Awards, and Actor Awards in 2010.

Question 6

Why did Morgan Freeman train himself to write with his right hand for his role as Nelson Mandela?

Accepted Answer

Morgan Freeman is left-handed but trained himself to use his right hand when writing in the movie because Nelson Mandela was right-handed, and accurate portrayal was very important to him.

Question 7

What real-life location did the South African rugby team visit in the film?

Accepted Answer

The rugby team visited the actual prison cell on Robben Island where Nelson Mandela stayed for eighteen years of his prison sentence.

Question 8

What does the title 'Invictus' mean and what is its connection to the story?

Accepted Answer

'Invictus' is Latin for 'undefeated' and is also the name of an 1875 poem by William Ernest Henley, from which Nelson Mandela is heard reciting lines in the film.

Question 9

How did Nelson Mandela react when Morgan Freeman and the producer first approached him about the film?

Accepted Answer

Before Freeman could finish explaining their project, Mandela correctly guessed it was about 'the World Cup,' which confirmed to the producer they were heading in the right direction.

Question 10

Which major award ceremonies recognized 'Invictus' in 2010?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Golden Globes, Academy Awards, Writers Guild of America, Black Reel Awards, and Actor Awards in 2010, plus the National Board of Review in 2009 and César Awards in 2011.

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