Invictus (2009) - scene comparisons

Invictus (2009) tells the inspiring story of how Nelson Mandela used the 1995 Rugby World Cup to unite a divided South Africa. The film highlights Mandela’s efforts to bridge racial tensions and support the national rugby team’s journey to victory. This video compares key scenes from the movie with the real events of the 1995 Rugby World Cup, examining how accurately the film portrays Mandela's leadership, the team's triumph, and the cultural significance of the event in post-apartheid South Africa.

[jamesoblivion]

When you consider that Eastwood is a notorious 'one and done' director who believes in preparing hard and not doing multiple takes unless something technical goes wrong, the performances in Invictus are truly astonishing. Lightning in a bottle.

[bladimor]

I love how basically half the South African team spent 90 minutes gunning for Lomu alone. Just tells you how much of a legend the guy was. RIP Jonah Lomu. The best rugby player in history, and btw, I'm South African.

[haamberger]

The fact that the details of the rugby scenes are unbelievably similar!! So precise.

[Chuck]

I cant believe how accurate and precise it is, especially in the rugby final match its like watching the actual game but with actors and different camera angles

[michaelrmcornejo]

sometimes, casting the perfect actor happens. This is one of those times. Morgan Freeman is perfect for Nelson Mandela.

[dsscam]

FINALLY watched INVICTUS- such a good movie!

[PjRjHj]

It took me a long time getting over South Africa beating Australia in the group stages 😅
Being 10 at the time, the greater significance of the Boks winning the final went over my head till Pienaar said “We didn't have 60, 000 South Africans, we had 43 million South Africans.” which i remember being quite moved by.

[maighter]

Man that speech by Madiba was so well thought out and written;
Notice he said "Naver again will this beautiful country experience the oppression of one over another"

Nothing about race religion, class or anything in there, no1 person should be oppressed by any other.

We need a leader and ministers now who can recall and reciprocate his view.

Honestly as a person of colour the only other person in the limelight anywhere you can tell obviously shares that view and wisdom; Rassie - the coach who lead us to championship in 2019, he appointed players on merit, players I didn't even like before (Damion de Allende, Lukhanyo Am) he brought out the best in them and they gave him their best effort. The guy's wise and he's colour blind

[eugenebrink]

RIP to all the 95 legends that have since passed. Jonah, Chester, James Small, Ruben Kruger, Madiba.

[SyndicateBrink]

I feel like this game is one of the most important yet forgotten moments of the 20th Century

[JoyManoppo]

Who watching this after world cup final 2019?

Edit: now they won it again in france 2023 after they met again in final since 95

[lucianf]

‘That’s a fine forensic analysis but the experience of it was, somewhat different...’ 😂

[adatherton]

Great piece of work must have taken you ages

[laisayanesusu]

I'm Fijian but I'm really proud of this man - Madiba

[Fadzi]

The fly by of the Jumbo jet is one of those moments that when put on film looks and sounds so ridiculous that you think it's purely a Hollywood addition.

[sandrakilgore]

I enjoyed this movie and I have watched it many times.👍

[flankspeed]

I came here to see the real Pienaar say, "43 million South Africans, " and I am not disappointed.
When the reality matches the movie ✊️

[aimancattani]

Biden talking about "restoring the soul of a nation?" Mandela did just that.

[LPJack]

RIP the members of Springboks and All Blacks of the 1995 Rugby World Cup
Hannes Strydom (July 13, 1965 – November 19, 2023), aged 58 🇿🇦 No. 5
James Small (February 10, 1969 – July 10, 2019), aged 50 🇿🇦 No. 14
Ruben Kruger (March 30, 1970 – January 27, 2010), aged 39 🇿🇦 No. 7
Chester Williams (August 8, 1970 – September 6, 2019), aged 49 🇿🇦 No. 11
Joost van der Westhuizen (February 20, 1971 – February 6, 2017), aged 45 🇿🇦 No. 9
Jonah Lomu (May 12, 1975 – November 18, 2015), aged 40 🇳🇿 No. 11
Norm Hewitt (November 11, 1968 – July 16, 2024), aged 55 🇳🇿 No. 21
You will be remembered as legends.

[nicholascostelloe]

This is great! Can you do one of Pope John Paul II and Jon Voight from the 2005 miniseries 'Pope John Paul II'.