Age: 79
Film: Invictus
Synopsis: The film tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa’s rugby team, Francois Pienaar, to help unite their country.
Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid.
Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa’s underdog rugby team as they make an unlikely run to the 1995 World Cup Championship match.
Previous Golden Globe Wins: Eastwood has three previous Golden Globe wins all for Best Director for Million Dollar Baby in 2005, Forgiven in 1993 and Bird in 1989.
Previous Golden Globe Nominations: He also has two other nominations both for Best Director for Flags of Our Fathers in 2007 and Mystic River in 2004.
Critics: “An old-fashioned crowd-pleaser which is both a rousing sports movie and a testament to the nobility of Nelson Mandela, Invictus is another strong entry in Clint Eastwood’s fast-growing body of work.” - Screen International
“When you attend a movie directed by Clint Eastwood, you feel like you are in the presence of greatness.” - Entertainment Spectrum
“It’s an exciting sports movie, an inspiring tale of prejudice overcome and, above all, a fascinating study of political leadership.” - New York Times
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