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Idris Elba on Mandela; Films for 2014; Newcastle Film Club

Francine Stock talks to Idris Elba about playing Mandela. Plus films to watch out for in 2014 with Charles Gant and Kevin Markwick, and the award-winning Newcastle Film Club.

Francine Stock talks to Idris Elba about playing Mandela in a new film Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom directed by Justin Chadwick. Elba has recently appeared in Thor: The Dark World, Pacific Rim and 成人快手 TV detective series Luther.

Analyst Charles Gant and independent cinema owner Kevin Markwick look back at the box office highs and lows of 2013 before turning their attention to the most anticipated films of 2014 and the awards season.

Daniel Bruhl tell all about his big filmic break.

And the award-winning film club in Newcastle, County Down in Northern Ireland.

Producer: Ruth Sanderson.

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28 minutes

Newcastle Community Cinema

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Francine Stock
Interviewed Guest Idris Elba
Interviewed Guest Charles Gant
Interviewed Guest Kevin Markwick
Interviewed Guest Daniel Bruhl
Producer Ruth Sanderson

Broadcasts

  • Thu 2 Jan 2014 16:00
  • Sun 5 Jan 2014 23:00

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