Mandela’s in the news again as a reminder of his legacy after South Africa’s ongoing political debates and anti-apartheid history. Born 1918, first SA president (1994–99), iconic anti-apartheid leader.
Tribeca hosts Israeli film premieres and introspection into industry tensions, with screenings of Love, Statistically Speaking and Oxygen, and broader conversations about boycotts, censorship, and artist resilience shaping the festival’s mood in 2026.
A three‑part Guardian series explores Nelson Mandela’s struggle and the high personal costs for activists, including Winnie Mandela and Dali Tambo, showing how perseverance shaped South Africa’s anti‑apartheid movement and later its democracy.