1st look at Idris Elba as Nelson Mandela in "Long Walk to Freedom"May 20, 2013 - 21:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The first look at Idris Elba as Nelson Mandela in Long Walk to Freedom has been released, Digital Spy said. The bold image, co-ordinated in the South African flag colours, carries the tagline: "It is an ideal for which I am prepared to die." The poster is inspired by the 'Free Nelson Mandela' artwork published by the United Nations Centre Against Apartheid, Liberation Support Movement in 1981. The Golden Globe-winning Luther actor has been paired up with Bond girl Naomie Harris, who will play Winnie Mandela. Directed by The Other Boleyn Girl's Justin Chadwick, the film will follow the story of the former South African president from his childhood to his time in prison through to his election. The film is based on a script by Les Miserables screenwriter William Nicholson. Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is scheduled for release later this year. Top stories Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. Partner news | Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Russia accuses West of preparing invasion of CSTO countries NATO is preparing an invasion of the CSTO countries, the number of provocations in the air is growing, Sergei Shoigu has said. |