Old gray watching film and television, there is always a wonderful, worth looking forward to. Hello everyone, I'm old ash.
Have you ever heard that a man regaining his freedom can freeze his former enemy who has imprisoned him for 27 years? Do you believe that a World Cup can change the course of a country's development?
In this issue, Old Ash will introduce you to an inspirational movie based on a true story adaptation, "Success in People".
The film "Success in Man" is a film that Mandela has just come out of prison, with the desire to break the apartheid system, after 4 years of hard work, to win the same voting rights for black people as whites, and through the democratic election to become the first black people elected president of South Africa.
Mandela, who became president, no longer hated his former enemies. On his first day on the job, Mr. Mandela eliminated the fear of white employees being ostracized and suppressed, and personally signed an agreement on the hiring of white bodyguards.
Springbok is a small antelope unique to South Africa and is the symbol of the national emblem of the Republic of South Africa, while the Springbok team, as the national football team of South Africa, is regarded as a synonym for racism and is rejected by international competitions. The Springbok team led by Pirna, as a predominantly white team, fell into the lowest point of professional league status, and victory was never related to it. The black president entered the political arena and faced the key crossover of South Africa's hosting of the Rugby World Cup in 1995, and the Springboks' playing status caused most of the black people to disband. At the moment of the team's survival, Mandela stood up, he was like a guiding light, in the darkest moment, personally supporting the players to grope down. Mandela chose rugby as a breakthrough for the rallying of the nation because, in his view, Springboks were not just a rugby team, but a symbol of the country, a common hope of white South Africans and black South Africans.
In order to convey his expectations for the Springboks, Mandela invited Captain Pirna to his office for afternoon tea and shared his prison experience, which seemed to be a complaint, but it was even more inspiring. The soul dialogue that pushed the heart made Pirna deeply touched by the president's good intentions. He changed his stereotype of the black president and was drawn to Mandela's charisma.
Speaking of the Springboks, at first the members were scornful of the black president Mandela, who refused to enter the black community to "public relations" and refused to learn to sing "God Bless Africa". But when they really entered the slums and saw those black children who were hungry but still innocent, they couldn't help but play with them, and later they had all-round contact with the children, teaching them to play football by hand, and strengthening the spiritual interaction between the players and the people at the bottom. When they visited the President's prison and delved into his past, they were all touched by the President's fortitude and tolerance. It was also an honor and encouragement to discover that the President remembered each of their names. When they understood that "God Bless Africa" is not a native song exclusive to black people, but expresses the commonal desire of "God Bless Africa", their singing looks are more pious and sincere. With the change in the attitude of the Springbok players, the black people's eyes on them have also changed from hostility to friendliness, and the Springbok team has truly transformed from a white South African team to a team of all South African people.
During the World Cup, the Springbok team defeated one opponent after another, from the group stage all the way to the final.
The Springbok team advanced to the World Cup final for the first time, which attracted national attention. White blacks gradually let go of their barriers and cheered for the national team. Here, the director did not forget to create a small suspense, a huge passenger plane flying low over the stadium without permission, and all the bodyguards were on guard. At the moment of tension, the mystery is revealed, and it turns out that it is the president who pays tribute to the national team.
The Final Springboks faced the strongest and most indestructible New Zealand all-black team in history, and the odds of winning were slim to none. Mandela appeared at the final scene wearing captain Pirna No. 6 team uniform and wearing the ball cap given to him by the players, and the atmosphere of the whole stadium was instantly ignited, which also greatly mobilized the morale and enterprising spirit of the players.
Both players are stubbornly fighting for the final victory, and the score has been in a tie. The game went into extra time, and in the last 5 minutes, the two sides teamed up to fight, at this time singing the same song on the playing field, cheering for the same team, and finally South Africa won the World Cup as the host country. President Mandala handed over the championship trophy to Pirna. Pirna held the trophy high, and the glittering golden light seemed to flash the Oldman spirit.
Blacks and whites hugged each other after the Springboks won, looked down on each other's bodyguards shoulder to shoulder to celebrate, and black kids drank white police coke and cheered for the common national team. This transformation is exactly what Mandela wanted to see, and it was a transformation in the spirit and image of a new country. Mandela turned a team that symbolized racial discrimination into a symbol of national unity.
The film is particularly touching, combining Mandela's political career with a Rugby World Cup match, especially to appreciate Mandela's personality. Mandela conveyed his great dream, the belief in victory, very wisely to the captain of the Springbok team, so that a game that would not have been possible to win was finally won, making people feel that the power of faith is incomparably powerful. Belief inspires people to do things that are impossible, and it echoes the title of "Things In People".
Finally, the film and the real Mandela mentioned many times a poem from the British William Ernest Henley written in 1875, this poem is like a bitter sea lamp, inspiring Mandela through each difficult time. Hope to encourage you!
"Unconquerable"
Through the night that covered me, I saw layers of darkness.
Thank God for giving me an invincible soul.
Even if I was held tightly by hell, I never retreated from pleading.
Hit hard by fate, I was covered in blood, but my head was up.
Outside the world of anger and sadness, it is not just the shadow of terror that stands up.
But in the face of future threats, you will find that I have nothing to fear.
No matter how narrow the gates of destiny are, no matter what punishment they are subjected to.
I am the master of my destiny!
I am the commander of my soul!