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TUTU

TUTU

Synopsis

The South African cleric Desmond Tutu was more than just an archbishop, he was a moral compass, a fearless champion of justice and a global beacon of hope for a more peaceful future. TUTU reveals the man behind the icon through previously unpublished archive footage and first-hand accounts from those who walked beside him. The film traces Tutu’s rise as the unwavering voice of the oppressed. In the face of brutality, he stood resolute, guided by faith, fuelled by hope and driven by an unshakable belief in the humanity of all people. At its heart, this is a story of the transformative power of forgiveness, a message from which Tutu never wavered.
Official Selection Berlin International Film Festival 2026 - Berlinale Special Presentation - World premiere

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Features
Running time
101 min
Director
Sam Pollard
Producer
Johnny Webb, Ellie Phillips
Executive Producer
Sam Pollard, Ricardo Pollack, Niclas Kjellström Matseke, Sir Richard Branson, Sam Branson, Cristina Ljunberg, Kop Matseke, Ayanda Ntsaluba, Jens von Bahr, Shannon Sedgwick Davis, Helen Parker, Trevor Noah, Sanaz Yamin
Editor
Paul Trewartha
Director of Photography
Geoffrey Sentamu
Composer
Philip Miller

Genre

Black Human Rights War

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

A HLP Studios (UK), Day Zero (US, UK), Hidden Light (US), Universal Pictures Content (US) production

HLP Studios

Sales Company

Cinetic Media

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