Invictus, the Rugby World that changed a nation

On January 29, comes to theaters in Spain the latest film from Clint Eastwood's great, Invictus, which tells the story of the end of apartheid in South African rugby world as a backdrop.

In the film is Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela, a leader who seek to unite a racially divided country thanks to the Rugby World Cup which took place in South Africa from 25 May to 24 June 1995. After being released after their stay at the prison on Robben Island, Nelson Mandela struggles to create democratic elections in the country.

The weight of the union rests with Matt Damon, giving life to Francois Pienaar, captain of the Springbok rugby team in the nation.

Nelson Mandela himself said that only Morgan Freeman could give life, so the prolific actor was the first actor of the film to be signed. We assume that Kofi Annan also think that Morgan Freeman is the only one who can give life.

In short, a great film that unites film and sport and surely not disappoint anyone. It is probably a fixture in the pools at the Oscars (while waiting to give birth to the nominees for best picture, best actor and best director, everything points to Invictus will attend the ceremony).