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Based on an inspirational true story, Goodbye Bafana tracks the unlikely but profound relationship between James Gregory (Joseph Fiennes), a racist South African jailer, and his prisoner, Nelson Mandela (Dennis Haysbert). Gregory is ordered to spy on Mandela because he understands Mandela`s native language. No one expected that a friendship would grow between these two very different men. Through Mandela`s influence, Gregory`s world will change forever. Powerful and uplifting, Goodbye Bafana delivers a moving message of hope, courage and humanity.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), French ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), Spanish ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), French ( Subtitles ), Spanish ( Subtitles ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: White prison guard James Gregory's life is profoundly altered when he meets the prisoner Nelson Mandela, whom he ends up guarding for more than twenty years. ...Goodbye Bafana ( Il Colore della liberta' ) ( Detenuto 46664 )
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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I have to confess, I had some trepidation before going to see this film - on paper, I thought it had the potential to be a little dry - the memoires of one of Nelson Mandela's prison guards... I can only say that Joseph Fiennes probably betters his brother's performance in The Constant Gardener in this film, and with the exception of some slightly suspect wigs towards the end Dennis Haysbert is quietly powerful in his portrayal of the incarcerated Nelson Mandela. The story works well at identifying common ground the white guard and his charge share, without being overly sentimental or soppy - there is a strong sense of mutual respect and honour that permeates this film, which is entirely as you'd expect given the reason for the story. The supporting actors do a fine job and the film ticks along at a well-timed pace - at no point did I feel the director was playing for time whilst equally not rushing the transformation of prison warder James Gregory's staunch anti-integrationist opinions into a close friend and occasional accomplice to Mandela. Definitely up there with the recent batch of Africa-based stories like Shooting Dogs, Hotel Rwanda and the Last King of Scotland.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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It is probably hard to entice an audience with subject matter that may now seem outdated to some. However this is a healthy reminder of the brutality of the Apartheid regime in South Africa and the courage of Mandela and his followers. The mellowing of his prison officer, Warrant Office Gregory, was sensitively portrayed.
Haysbert's attempt at replicating Mandela's accent was hugely impressive. Unfortunately, Feinnes' Sud Afrikan accent was so good I could hardly understand what he was saying.
Fabulous performances from the entire cast. The period pieces had an authentic feel. This well directed film deserves our attention.
Haysbert's attempt at replicating Mandela's accent was hugely impressive. Unfortunately, Feinnes' Sud Afrikan accent was so good I could hardly understand what he was saying.
Fabulous performances from the entire cast. The period pieces had an authentic feel. This well directed film deserves our attention.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I saw this at the cinema last night and will buy the DVD to give to my in laws who were living in SA at the time. I found it a well acted, sensitive portrayal of a complex situation. I'm not clear how much artistic licence was taken with the story. I like the idea that Nelson Mandela fought his jailer with 'sticks' (and won). If you've not seen this already - go for it!
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Ndikum
Great movie. Gives an almost perfect synopsis of Mandela life in prison and the period leading to his release. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ndikum
Worthy, but Uninspired
This is a workmanlike, routine study of James Gregory, (Joseph Fiennes) the prison guard assigned to Nelson Mandela on Robben Island and his burgeoning relationship with the ANC... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Tim Kidner
very interesting/great for all SA fans!!
This film is great, and well worth the price on here....Enjoyed watching it. An easy to view film - great for a weekend watch.
Published 5 months ago by worldjazzstore
Great buy!
This is a great film and I was very happy to find it here at this amazing price! It arrived very fast.
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. S. Tahouri
Another side to the story of the amazing Mandela and the Apartheid
What we see in this film is the affect Mandela had on all types of people, in this case a white man who was his guard in different ways over many years who was forced to hate the... Read more
Published 11 months ago by E. K. Gonzalez
Great performances.
Hi really enjoyed this film, great performances by all, remember well when N Mandella was locked up, and wearing my free N Mandella tee shirt, in campaign to get him free, buy this... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mark Twain.
A historical masterpiece of movie making
Goodbye Bafana unfolds an unpleasant, but important piece of South African history, the apartheid phase. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2008 by P. DATTA
emotive
This movie brought back so many memories for me while at the same time opening my eyes to the horrors I was lucky enough not to be subjected to. Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2008 by RD
A nice prelude to exploring Nelson Mandela...
This interesting film focuses on the life of Nelson Mandela from the point of view of his guardian. In the film we observe the mighty influence of Mandela over his guardian. Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2007 by Ogun Eratalay
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